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Astronomers Stunned After Finding A Dead Star Dragging Spacetime Around With It

Astronomers are reeling after the recent discovery that a dead star in space is dragging spacetime around itself (via Science Alert). The scientific phenomenon is not a new one: Einstein himself predicted that any spinning body drags the fabric of spacetime in his general theory of relativity, and coined the process “frame-dragging.” Scientists have even […]

By Anna Harnes | 3y ago

The Black Hole In The Center Of Our Galaxy Might Be A Wormhole, Scientists Say

Wormholes in space have long been the domain of science fiction novels and time travel movies. However, scientists are now saying that there could be a veritable wormhole, and right in our backyard. According to Pop Sci, a group of astrophysicists believe that the black hole at the center of our galaxy — known as […]

By Anna Harnes | 3y ago

A Study Suggests That Time May Still Have Existed Before The Big Bang Occurred

A study has suggested that even before the Big Bang, time may still have existed in a manner of speaking. This shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise, as the theory of general relativity has demonstrated that the Big Bang may not have been the absolute beginning of everything after all. As Science Alert reports, new […]

By Kristine Moore | 4y ago

Paul Kelly On New Album ‘Life Is Fine,’ His First U.S. Tour In 13 Years With A Full Band, New York, And More

Known as Australia’s preeminent songwriter, Paul Kelly is both a member of the Australian Recording Industry Association’s Hall of Fame and an appointed Officer Of The Order Of Australia. Two of his songs — “To Her Door” and “Treaty” — made the Australasian Performing Rights Association’s 2001 list of the top 30 Australian songs of […]

By Darren Paltrowitz | 6y ago

Albert Einstein’s Life Showcased In New National Geographic Series ‘Genius’

Albert Einstein is probably the most easily recognizable scientist in the entire world. Show anyone a picture of the brilliant physicist and most will likely recognize him as the crazy-haired, playful genius behind that universally recognizable equation E=MC2. However, National Geographic’s new series, the aptly-titled Genius, will probably shake that benign, grandfatherly image people have […]

By Mark Jason Alcala | 6y ago

New Theory Of Gravity Passes First Test, Could Explain Dark Matter

A new theory of gravity passed it’s first major test this week. Professor Erik Verlinde, a specialist in string theory at the University of Amsterdam and the Delta Institute for Theoretical Physics, has developed a new theory of gravity that could replace aspects of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity and change our understanding of […]

By Darien Cavanaugh | 6y ago

Five Ways Albert Einstein Is Cooler Than Michael Jordan

Albert Einstein and Michael Jordan are two names known throughout the world. Both men are icons in their respective fields, the former for his groundbreaking theory of relativity, the latter for his out-of-this-world basketball skills. Despite being generations apart and living vastly different lives, Einstein and Jordan’s lives paralleled each other in certain areas. And […]

By Val Powell | 7y ago

This Day In History 1879: Albert Einstein Is Born [Video]

Albert Einstein, one of the greatest minds in human history, was born 137 years ago today. Einstein’s theories revolutionized the science of physics, and have led to numerous inventions and a better understanding of the vast universe we call home. Happy birthday my hero Albert Einstein. March 14 (3,14) Pi Day will be celebrated & […]

By Louis Babcock | 7y ago

Albert Einstein Arrested For Groping A Woman Last Week?

Albert Einstein passed away on April 18, 1955, and according to all available records, was never arrested for groping a woman. According to the New York Daily News, a homeless man that bears an uncanny resemblance to the famous German-born physicist, was indeed arrested outside of the New York Port Authority on Wednesday, October 14, […]

By Phillip Dengler | 8y ago

Lydia Sebastian Mensa IQ Test Score Higher Than Albert Einstein And Stephen Hawking

Lydia Sebastian’s Mensa IQ test score was higher than both Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, the Economic Times reports. The 12-year-old schoolgirl from Essex achieved the highest possible score of 162 on a Mensa IQ test, beating the scores of both men, who are believed to have received a 160 and are commonly referred to […]

By Lindsay McCane | 8y ago

Nicole Barr, 12-Year-Old British Girl of Roma Ancestry, Scores Higher On IQ Test Than Albert Einstein And Stephen Hawking

A 12-year-old schoolgirl in Britain has achieved an IQ score of 162 on the Mensa IQ test, higher than the famous genius physicists, Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, whose IQ scores are thought to be 160. Nicole Barr, a member of the traveling Roma community and student at Burnt Mill Academy, Harlow, Essex, scored 162 […]

By JohnThomas Didymus | 8y ago

Maria Aristidou’s Pop Culture Coffee Art Even Has An Aroma

Coffee art is a new, non-traditional form of expression by a variety of artists. Take the commercial artist, illustrator, and cake designer Maria A. Aristidou, for example. Maria uses the medium of coffee to create a variety of portraits, including images of John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, and Albert Einstein to name a few. In an […]

By George Zapo | 8y ago

New Albert Einstein Letter Discovered In Brazil School — Read His Profound Words On Thinking For Yourself

The wisdom of Albert Einstein has long been sought after. His letters expressing his views on God and religion were recently auctioned, and many more of Einstein’s words have been made available in a digital archive. But a brand new letter by Albert Einstein is believed to have been discovered in a Brazilian school this […]

By Benjamin Simon | 8y ago

Want To Be Just Like Albert Einstein? Start With The Einstein Font

With the news a batch of Albert Einstein’s letters discussing God and religion will go under the auctioneer’s hammer on June 11, 2015, it seems everyone wants to be just like Einstein. And what is a better way to start than writing just like Albert Einstein? Currently there is a Kickstarter project raising funds to […]

By Rachel Tsoumbakos | 8y ago

Albert Einstein Font Will Let You Type In His Hand

Albert Einstein was a man of many talents, and over the years his legacy has continued to inspire great minds, as well as the ordinary thinkers of the world. Now, a typographer aims to give everyone the chance to write just as the genius did with a program that mimics his penmanship. Harald Geisler teamed […]

By Mandy Crum | 8y ago

Chlorine Gas Centenary: 100 Years Since First Used In WW1

Chlorine gas was first used as a weapon of war 100 years ago this week. One of the main developers of this fearsome gas for military use was Fritz Haber, a chemical expert and future winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He was also a colleague of Albert Einstein, and it is reported that […]

By Addam Corré | 8y ago

Three Brilliant Quotes Of Wisdom By Albert Einstein You’ve Never Heard — The Best Way To Learn, How To Deal With Haters

While Albert Einstein is most famous for his contributions to science and quantum mechanics, he also has quite a reputation for producing nuggets of wisdom that still apply today. You may have heard a small handful of Albert Einstein’s most famous quotes such as his claim that the inability to explain something to a six-year-old […]

By Benjamin Simon | 8y ago

Emmy Noether: The Genius Mathematician That Almost Wasn’t

Google Doodle today marked the 133rd birthday of prized mathematician Emmy Noether. Born in Erlangen, Germany in 1882, Emmy Noether has been heralded for the invaluable contributions she made to group theory as well as theoretical physics. Today’s Google Doodle featured a collection of circles, each of them representing a different branch of math and […]

By Kyle Mooney | 8y ago

Former Albert Einstein Academy Coach Enters Plea To Child Molestation Charges

Former Albert Einstein Academy coach Randolph Clifford Jackson entered a not guilty plea in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday to multiple criminal counts alleging sexual misconduct with minors. Complaints were initially filed with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department earlier this year, alleging sexual molestation of five boys by the former Albert Einstein Academy […]

By Rachel Lucio | 8y ago

Albert Einstein Lookalikes Gathering Is Found Worthy Of Guinness Record

Albert Einstein is one of those people who don’t have to be introduced – everybody knows him, irrespective of vocation and level of education. Of the many ways to honor his memory, students of Berkeley Elementary School in California have chosen their own approach – to gather enough people dressed as Albert Einstein in one […]

By Melissa Burns | 8y ago

Why Is Albert Einstein’s History With The African American Civil Rights Movement Forgotten?

Although Albert Einstein is widely known for his contributions to the field of physics and his involvement in the American effort to construct a nuclear bomb, the famed Jewish scientist was far from limited to these two fields when it came to sharing his stunning mind. Albert was also a philosopher, and that was part […]

By Zachary Volkert | 8y ago

Albert Einstein’s Travel Journal Reveals Humorous, Flirtatious Side Of The Scientific Genius

Who knew that Albert Einstein was a flirt with a sense of humor? Einstein’s travel journal from his trip to pre-state Israel is the subject of a new documentary that reveals a lot about the most famous Jewish scientist in modern history. The travel journal documents the trip Einstein and his wife, Elsa, took in […]

By Michele Barard | 8y ago

New Einstein Documentary In The Works

A new Einstein documentary entitled Einstein in the Holy Land is set for production based on the scientist’s trip to pre-state Israel in 1923. The film will be produced by Micha Shagrir and directed by Noa Ben Hagai. Einstein made the journey by train with his second wife, Elsa. He kept a travel diary during […]

By Craig Boehman | 8y ago

Einstein’s Equation For Love Was Also ‘Relative’

Einstein may be known for his theory of relativity, but his fans may be surprised to learn that the legendary scientist married twice, the second time being to his first cousin, Elsa Löwenthal. The couple began their affair in 1912 while Einstein was still married to his first wife. In 1919, the divorce was finalized […]

By Craig Boehman | 8y ago

The Dark Side Of Albert Einstein: Cruel Husband And Absent Father?

Albert Einstein remains an iconic figure and one of history’s most important scientists. Voted the greatest physicist of all time by Physics World, and revered for his intellectual and scientific contributions, Einstein is widely acknowledged as a genius. But despite the enormous professional success of Albert Einstein, historical accounts of his personal life cast a […]

By Dave Edwards | 8y ago

25 Great Life Lessons From Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein was fervently curious about the mysteries of science — and developed the special and general theories of relativity. Considered the most influential physicist of the 20th century, Einstein was also a great philosopher and moral leader. Here are 25 life lessons from the great mind of Einstein that can be applied to our […]

By Tresha Barrett | 8y ago

Albert Einstein’s Advice To Youngsters On Securing Financial Security Is Still Valid Today – What Is It?

Albert Einstein had a simple advice to the youth to bolster financial security way back in the 20th century. Unsurprisingly, Einstein’s sound word of financial advice is still quite valid today. As the world eagerly waits the turn of another year, many are in the process of finalizing their New Year resolutions. Needless to say, […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

Albert Einstein Actually Wrote A Letter On How To Deal With Internet Trolls And Haters

Albert Einstein is a man that has been seen not only as a genius, but as someone that knew how to have a good time and just enjoy life. Sure, he’s also been known as a man that’s far ahead of his time, but no-one may have ever realized just how far his brilliance reached. […]

By Danny Cox | 8y ago

Haters Gonna Hate – Albert Einstein’s 1911 Advice To Marie Curie Still Rings True Today

How does the saying go? “Haters gonna hate”? As true today as it was when it was written… in 1911. By Albert Einstein. In a letter to Marie Curie. No, really. Not in as many words, of course, but the sentiment rings true. By way of Vox, we came across a letter from Albert Einstein […]

By Kevin Bostic | 8y ago

Albert Einstein Autographed Letter Auctioned Off For $12,500

A letter written by the famous physicist Albert Einstein recently put up for auction was sold on Thursday. The letter features the typed words of Einstein himself and a hand-written signature. the Inquisitr reported on Einstein’s letter last month, stating that it was expected to get at least $10,000. The highest bidder bumped the price […]

By Benjamin Simon | 8y ago

WWII-Era Letter By Albert Einstein Up For Auction

Albert Einstein penned a letter in 1939 to a New York businessman acknowledging his efforts helping Jewish refugees at the beginning of World War II. Today, 75 years later, bids in auction for the letter will close at 5 p.m. today. The auction is being held online by Nate D Sander’s auction house. The letter […]

By Tammy Rose | 8y ago

Albert Einstein’s Letter, A Piece of Jewish History, Being Auctioned For $10,000

Albert Einstein is known as being one of the most brilliant scientists of our time. With his work in theoretical physics and nuclear energy, he quickly made a name for himself. But Einstein was also a great humanitarian working for the rights of the Jewish community around the world. Now, a letter that he wrote […]

By JenniferP | 8y ago

Albert Einstein Black Holes Become Movie Stars, McConaughey’s “Interstellar” Is ‘Best Depiction Yet’

Science lovers and Albert Einstein fans will get a black holes treat in an upcoming movie debut that will appear on the silver screen on November, 7. Albert Einstein is always popular in the media in regards to his scientific brilliance and philosophy on life. So far, 2014 has been an interesting year for Albert […]

By Maryam Louise | 9y ago

Albert Einstein’s Most Profound Thoughts Outside Science — Life, Nukes, God

Albert Einstein is celebrated as one of the smartest men to have ever walked the earth, revolutionizing science with his contributions to theoretical physics. Einstein put in place the theory of relativity, and posited that space and time are connected. However, Albert Einstein had many profound thoughts outside the realm of science. Einstein was a […]

By Benjamin Simon | 9y ago

Was Albert Einstein An Atheist Or Not? Read His Final Words On God

Many people wonder whether Albert Einstein, arguably one of the smartest people to have ever lived, believed in God. The battle over history’s most brilliant minds has gone on for centuries, even including the father of the theory of evolution, Charles Darwin. But few are as hotly disputed as Einstein’s religious beliefs. What did Albert […]

By Benjamin Simon | 9y ago

Newly Discovered Letter Gives A Rare Glimpse Into Einstein’s Personal Views On Life

Albert Einstein was a prolific letter-writer, accumulating a ton of correspondence. But his letters can generally be lumped into several broad categories. One, Einstein wrote a lot about his scientific work, obviously — his letters covered topics ranging from his theory of relativity to the Unified Theory (popularized in the show The Big Bang Theory). […]

By Samantha Kilgore | 9y ago

This Boy Is Smarter Than Albert Einstein – Here’s Why It Doesn’t Matter!

14-year old Paulius Zabotkiene is smarter than Albert Einstein, according to a report confirmed by Mirror. How is that even possible? According to the report, Paulius was able to score a 162 on his IQ test. This score is incredibly high – much higher than the likes of Stephen Hawking, Bill Gates and — yes […]

By Jonathan Franks | 9y ago

Albert Einstein Wouldn’t Have Tolerated His Academy Embroiled In Legal Wrangles

An educational Academy named after Albert Einstein opened its first elementary school at a former Pinecrest school in Santa Clarita, the third largest city in Los Angeles County, California. The Academy’s supporters held the ribbon cutting ceremony amidst a long-drawn legal battle. Einstein Academy’s efforts to open an elementary school have managed to divide Santa […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 9y ago

Potentially Delusional Paris Hilton Compares Herself To Legendary Physicist Albert Einstein

Fame affects people in a myriad of different ways. Some find peace with their celebrity lifestyle, while others crumble to pieces. Then there are those like Paris Hilton, who apparently lose their grip on reality. Case in point. Paris Hilton recently revealed to The Telegraph that she apparently shares traits with legendary physicist Albert Einstein: […]

By Vivek Saxena | 9y ago

Albert Einstein Bank Robber Matthew Maxwell Arrested In Georgia

Robbery suspect Matthew Donald Maxwell, who wore an Albert Einstein during one of his alleged crimes, was arrested in Atlanta on Wednesday for robbing a series of banks in the Florida area, the Tampa Bay Times is reporting. Authorities say 29-year-old Mathew Donald Maxwell, also known as Matthew Lynch Maxwell, walked into the Venice Wells […]

By Traciy Reyes | 9y ago

Albert Einstein Masked Robber Is Caught After A Dumb Mistake

Albert Einstein, the most influential physicist of the 20th century and genius who brought the world the theory of relativity, could not have predicted his small involvement in a crime spree that recently came to an end on Wednesday. Matthew Donald Maxwell, of Tampa, Florida, is accused of wearing an Albert Einstein mask in order […]

By Lisa Carley | 9y ago

Paris Hilton Says Her Sex Tape Made It Difficult To Trust Men – And She Identifies With Albert Einstein…?

Paris Hilton, 33, is speaking out once again; this time in an interview with UK’s Telegraph. In the interview, Paris wants to convey that she’s not as high and mighty as some – including her – have led us to believe over the years. The once proclaimed “closest thing to American royalty” – (ahem, Hilton […]

By Scott Falkner | 9y ago

Albert Einstein The Civil Rights Activist; The Political Side Of The World’s Greatest Scientist

Albert Einstein, history’s most recognized scientist, did not just concern himself with the intricacies of the universe. Einstein, on numerous occasions, made himself clear about his social and political stances in life. There is one story about Einstein that stands out as one of the greatest examples of his involvement in the social justice movement. […]

By Asher Bayot | 9y ago

15 Most Expensive Hollywood Celebrity Divorce Settlements Cost $1.66 Billion

Getting married can be quite expensive for Hollywood celebrities. Getting the almost inevitable divorce costs considerably more! Perhaps the most mind-blowing aspect of these blockbuster divorce settlements is that these husbands ever chose to marry again. And, for some of them, that’s again, and again, and… which begs the question: Why? Albert Einstein’s oft-repeated definition […]

By Addam Corré | 9y ago

Albert Einstein: Challenging Thinking 60 Years After Death

Albert Einstein’s name has made the news frequently in recent months, most notably for two very different reasons. First, his theories concerning relativity are continuing to both find points of support and challenge in the scientific community. And second, a series of letters about his personal life have now come to the stage in the […]

By Karla Lant | 9y ago

Albert Einstein’s Politics: Would Scientists Make Good Politicians?

It is a fairly well-known fact that the theoretical physicist Albert Einstein was once invited to become Israel’s second president. The circumstances surrounding this unusual offer gained Einstein admiration, but what people loved about the story was his refusal. With all humility, Professor Einstein declined the offer, admitting that he lacked the proper political aptitude […]

By Asher Bayot | 9y ago

Is Albert Einstein To Science What The Beatles Are To Music, Over-Rated?

Only a fool would dispute Albert Einstein’s genius, but has the cult of celebrity which has surrounded Einstein since his death made it nigh on impossible to suggest that just maybe Albert the great wasn’t in fact the greatest? Science is a strange thing. Its irreversible truths and universal facts are as changeable as the […]

By Tim Butters | 9y ago

Einstein’s Last Interview: Israel Would Find Peace With Peace

Just seven years after the state of Israel was created, Albert Einstein gave his final interview. What shined through were his hopes that a pacifist, humanist approach would bring about Israeli peace with the Arab world. Some day. That was in 1955. Edwin Roth, an Austrian journalist and fellow Jew, conducted the interview, which made […]

By Dan Harkins | 9y ago

10 Facts About Albert Einstein That You Gotta Know

You think you know somebody… Heard Albert Einstein wasn’t good at math? Married his cousin? Find out some interesting tidbits and add to your cocktail party knowledge. 1. Albert Einstein did not fail math. Many people have blamed their bad math skills on Einstein with quips like, “Well, Einstein flunked math!” He didn’t. He wasn’t […]

By Emily Luker | 9y ago

Meet The New Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein’s super genius IQ has just been topped by an 11-year-old Romanian living in the UK who recorded an impressive score of 162 when sitting his Mensa application. Not only did Mihail Iulian Barascu top Einstein’s IQ, he also topped that of Albert’s scientific soul-mate Stephen Hawking. Not bad for a youngster who’s hasn’t […]

By Tim Butters | 9y ago

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