On May 29, 1919, a total solar eclipse helped to prove Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Einstein’s theory suggested that gravity could bend light by curving the fabric of spacetime. To prove it, he thought it would be a great idea to look at background stars that appear very close to the sun. This […]
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Physicists Finally Confirm Einstein’s Stunning Prediction About Black Holes
The detailed mechanics of how matter falls down onto a black hole from outside the event horizon have been revealed in a new paper. As predicted by Einstein’s theory of gravity, there’s a point at which material stops circling the black hole and falls straight down, plunging precipitously beyond the point of no return. Now, […]
A ‘cosmic glitch’ in the universe is forcing astronomers to rethink Einstein’s theory of relativity
For over a century, Einstein’s general theory of relativity has been key to understanding gravity. But new research suggests this theory “glitches” in the farthest reaches of space. That doesn’t mean we’re throwing Einstein’s theory out the window. But it may need a slight tweak. Over the last 100 years, countless studies have proven that […]
Newfound ‘glitch’ in Einstein’s relativity could rewrite the rules of the universe, study suggests
A strange “cosmic glitch” in gravity could explain the universe’s weird behavior on the largest scales, researchers suggest. First formulated by Albert Einstein in 1915, the theory of general relativity remains our best and most accurate understanding of how gravity works on medium to large scales. Yet, zoom out even farther to view enormous groups […]
Scientists Found a Startling Glitch in Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
For more than a century, Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity has provided a surprisingly accurate framework for understanding the gravitational machinations of the universe. However, when observing data approaching the “superhorizon,” galaxies traveling so fast they approach the speed of light, inconsistencies have shown that they theory might need a cosmological extension of sorts. […]
Does a cosmic ‘glitch’ in gravity challenge Albert Einstein’s greatest theory?
There is no denying the awesome predictive power of Albert Einstein‘s 1915 theory of gravity, general relativity — yet, the theory still has inconsistencies when it comes to calculating its effect on vast distances. And new research suggests these inconsistencies could be the result of a “cosmic glitch” in gravity itself. In the 109 years […]