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What's the most amazing thing about the universe?
By Paul Sutter published
A few scant equations can explain a variety of phenomena in our universe, over vast gulfs of space and time. Here's a taste of just how powerful modern physics can be.

Einstein's core idea about gravity just passed an extreme, whirling test in deep space
By Rafi Letzter published
Once again, physicists have confirmed one of Albert Einstein's core ideas about gravity and relativity — this time with the help of a neutron star flashing across space.

Schrödinger's cat: The favorite, misunderstood pet of quantum mechanics
By Adam Mann published
To meow or not to meow?

Black holes shouldn't echo, but this one might. Score 1 for Stephen Hawking?
By Rafi Letzter published
When two neutron stars slammed together far off in space, they created a powerful shaking in the universe — and their echoes could violate Einstein's theory of relativity.

What Is Relativity?
By Michael Schirber published
Albert Einstein was famous for many things, but his greatest brainchild is the theory of relativity. It forever changed our understanding of space and time.

'God Plays Dice with the Universe,' Einstein Writes in Letter About His Qualms with Quantum Theory
By Mindy Weisberger published
Three letters written by Einstein are up for auction, and they offer an intriguing view of his thoughts on quantum physics.

Rare Recording Captures Einstein Talking About Music and the Atomic Bomb
By Mindy Weisberger published
The private conversation was recorded nearly 70 years ago.

Einstein's Letter Talking About 'Hitler-Insanity' to Be Auctioned
By Laura Geggel published
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