Albert Einstein
What Is The Singularity And Will You Live To See It?
Ever since scientists first discovered the existence of black holes in our universe, we have all wondered: what could possibly exist beyond the veil …
Theory of RelativityIvanka Trump Misquoted Einstein And The Internet Loves It
Twitter users shared their own embellished quotes.
Donald TrumpCould there be a theory of everything?
<i>Could there be a theory that describes all of the fundamental laws of nature, a Theory of Everything? Einstein thought so but he never managed to</i> …
PhysicsEinstein’s Little-Known Passion Project? A Refrigerator
Many people know that work on nuclear weapons enabled the development of the first electronic computers. But it’s no less true that the humble …
PhysicsWeird Quantum Mechanics Discovery Says Pushing Particles Forward Can Make Them Go Backward
Quantum mechanics continues to provide brain-busting discoveries as mathematicians find that <b>quantum mechanical particles</b> can move in the opposite …
Quantum MechanicsFrom Hawking to parasites: 5 mind expanding science talks
WIRED rounds up some of the best TED talks and science lecture around<p>It's never been easier to learn about the wonders of science from the comfort of …
Gravitational WavesRelativistic Time
Since <b>Albert Einstein</b> published his <b>Theory of Relativity</b> (the <b>Special Theory</b> in 1905, and the <b>General Theory</b> in 1916), our understanding of time has …
Theory of RelativityLawrence Krauss on "Seeing" the Early Universe
Theoretical physicist and cosmologist Lawrence M. Krauss spoke at CSICon 2016 about scientists' attempt to look back in time to the beginning of our …
Gravitational WavesPoetry Daily
As Observed from a Stationary Picnic Table<p>Julia asked me why I didn't come there anymore<br>to eat my lunch on the picnic table beside the statue<br>of …
Marilyn MonroeDebate Ignited Over Analysis of Gravitational Wave Readings
Gravitational waves, those made by the merging of two black holes, are difficult to detect but the team at LIGO, the Laser Interferometer …
Gravitational WavesGet blinded with science from your very own mini Professor Einstein robot
I can’t decide if this animatronic robot is creepy or cool, so I’ll let you be the judge. Professor Albert Einstein by Hanson Robotics is a 14.5-inch …
RobotsIn 1932, Einstein asked Freud for a psychological cure to war. Now you can send their correspondence to hotheads anywhere in the world
A few months before Adolf Hitler began his reign of terror in Germany, Albert Einstein wrote a letter to Sigmund Freud asking the revered psychoanalyst for a prescription against “man’s lust for hatred and destruction.” Anguished by his role in ushering the atomic age, Einstein wrote, “Is it …
The ESA's hunt for gravitational waves is over, for now
On July 18th, 2017 at around 2PM Eastern time, Professor Stefano Vitale sent the LISA Pathfinder its final kill commands from the mission's control center in Germany. The lead investigator's instructions prompted the probe to reboot itself and run a corrupted version of its software. That ensures …
Gravitational WavesThe explosive tale of a spy, a ghost particle and a new physics – David Kaiser
Every fraction of a second, invisible particles called neutrinos whiz past the vans and Winnebagos on Highway 169 headed toward McKinley Park in …
Physics52 Of The Best Quotes About Learning
<b>52 Of The Best Quotes About Learning</b><p>by <b>TeachThought Staff</b><p>The internet loves many things.<p>It loves cats, for example. Memes, too. It loves video, which …
MotivationThe real Einstein would send Professor Einstein, his robot namesake, into a black hole
Albert Einstein — the guy who couldn't tie his shoelace, but also developed the Theory of Relativity — was a both a genius and an oddball. His robot namesake, Professor Einstein, is mostly just an oddball.<p>Hanson Robotics Founder and CEO David Hanson has long been fascinated by the German-born …
RobotsCould You Crash Into a Black Hole?
By their very name, black holes exude mystery. They’re unobservable, uncontrollable and—for more than 50 years after their first prediction in …
AstrophysicsWe're Sending Another Probe to Mercury to Work Out Why The Planet's Shrinking
Mercury Shrinking<p>The European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have unveiled the probe they’re sending to study …
Theory of RelativityA Woman's Journey To Becoming An Intuitive Leader
, CommunityVoice<p>Shutterstock<p>“Young lady, are you sure you’re in the right place?”<p>Those were the first words spoken to me when, at the tender age of 25, I attended my first trade show in Europe. I was sent to represent my family’s interests after the passing of my father, a great and prolific …
LeadershipInfographic: The Workspaces Of Famous Creatives
Where do the world’s most creative and innovative individuals sit down to work? That is always a subject of curiosity. Are they hyper organized—and …
FamousHow giant atoms may help catch gravitational waves from the Big Bang
Detecting gravitational waves was one of the most important discoveries of the century.<p>There was a lot of excitement last year when the LIGO …
Gravitational WavesThe cosmic dance of three dead stars could break relativity
Imagine you’re an astronomer with bright ideas about the hidden laws of the cosmos. Like any good scientist, you craft an experiment to test your …
Theory of RelativityHow to Fight Al-Qaeda and ISIS Using Bitcoin And Shift Balance of Power
US House Bill 2433 is on the floor of Congress awaiting a vote. The session started again today, and the bill calls for the “Under Secretary of …
Al-QaedaFive questions no one can answer
<b>Science doesn't have all the answers. But it has the ones you can trust.</b><p>Users on <i>reddit</i> have been compiling the questions science is still to …
SleepLIGO vs. LISA: the race for gravitational waves
Gravitational waves were first detected on Earth. But soon the search continues in space. This Tuesday the satellite LISA Pathfinder will be switched …
Gravitational WavesNithya Radhakrishnan – This Indian Photographer Redefines Flora Photography With Her Dreamy Frames
Such classy elegance in compositions and exceptional light with elements of nature. Meet this Indian photographer Nithya Radhakrishnan who loves to …
PhotographyThe Organizational Tactics, Work Habits and Routines of the Most Successful People (Infographic)
Take a look at how some of the most successful people set up their workspace.<p>How your workspace is set up can help or hinder your productivity. So what makes for a great workspace?<p>For inspiration, see how people such as Elon Musk and Oprah Winfrey organize their desks and surroundings. Of course, …
ProductivityAlbert Einstein Quantum Physics Letter Signed
Max Born was a renowned physicist who was crucial for the development of quantum mechanics (and also the Ph.D. supervisor of many important …
Quantum MechanicsIs Dark Energy Just An Illusion, As Is Often Suggested?
A renewed suggestion that dark energy may not be real — dispensing with 70% of the stuff in the universe — has reignited a longstanding debate.<p>Dark …
Theory of RelativityAlbert Einstein Signed Letter on Freud
Einstein: “I am an eager admirer of Freud as an author and thinker…”<p>Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, and Sigmund Freud were the three giants of …
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