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Happy Birthday, Albert Einstein! Genius Scientist Turns 138 Years Old Today
By Denise Chow published
The famed scientist, known for his many breakthroughs in physics, would have been 138 years old today.
Why Georges Lemaître Should Be as Famous as Einstein
By Ross Pomeroy published
The man who first proposed that the universe is expanding and formulated the theory of the Big Bang is scarcely recognized by Google.
11 Immigrant Scientists Who Made Great Contributions to America
By Mindy Weisberger published
From Albert Einstein and Enrico Fermi to Elizabeth Stern, scientists of all types have numbered among those pursuing a new life in America.
Book Excerpt: 'Einstein's Greatest Mistake: A Biography' (US 2016)
By Live Science Staff published
In "Einstein's Great Mistake," author David Bodanis explores what we owe Einstein today — and how much more he might have achieved if not for his all-too-human flaws.
Albert Einstein's Signed Photo Up for Auction
By Knvul Sheikh published
An autographed photo of Albert Einstein, showing the physicist in a pensive pose, is going up for auction.
Gravitational Waves: Did Merging Black Holes Form from Single Star?
By Calla Cofield published
Can two black holes be born from a single star? A new idea could explain the merger of two black holes that led to the historic first direct detection of gravitational waves.
Gravitational Waves: What Their Discovery Means for Science and Humanity
By Calla Cofield published
The first-ever direct detection of gravitational waves will open up an entirely new window on the universe, researchers say.
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