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Albert Einstein

The petitioner contended that Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution and Einstein's mass-energy equivalence (E=MC²) equation were incorrect and should not be taught

Updated On: 13 Oct 2023 | 3:22 PM IST

A rare autographed manuscript by renowned physicist Albert Einstein explaining the development of his famous contributions to science -- theories of special relativity (1905) and general relativity (1915) -- fetched Rs 10.7 crore at the recently held Christie's '20th/21st Century Art Evening Sale'. The auction was held at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on September 23. The manuscript, first published in a special supplement to the New York Times on February 3, 1929, is written in German. Einstein had been commissioned to explain the development of his two most famous contributions to science: the theories of special relativity (1905) and general relativity (1915). "The rare Einstein manuscript, which marked the Classic Art category's debut in mainland China, was met with great enthusiasm, proving that the collecting appetite here is strong and ever evolving. "We look forward to reconnecting with collectors at our upcoming previews for the Autumn Auctions in Hong Kong, and at the Chin

Updated On: 27 Sep 2023 | 4:01 PM IST

After the atomic bomb was dropped, Albert Einstein and 68 scientists who worked on the Manhattan Project signed petitions opposing the use of the atomic bomb on moral grounds

Updated On: 18 Jul 2023 | 4:17 PM IST

A manuscript co-written by Albert Einstein on his theory of relativity was auctioned on Tuesday for 11.7 million euros (about $13 million).

Updated On: 24 Nov 2021 | 9:54 AM IST

A letter written by Albert Einstein in which he writes out his famous E = mc2 equation has sold at auction for more than $1.2 million, about three times more than it was expected to get

Updated On: 22 May 2021 | 7:48 AM IST

The formal entry of Indian Pulsar Timing Array (InPTA), as a full member of IPTA, has opened the doors for greater participation by IIT Hyderabad researchers, in the search for Einstein's waves

Updated On: 28 Mar 2021 | 12:08 PM IST

Theory of Everything is still not in sight, but with computers taking over many of the chores in life, it is not so crazy to imagine them taking over from the Hawkings and the Einsteins of the world

Updated On: 23 Nov 2020 | 10:13 PM IST

Book review of GENIUS & ANXIETY: How Jews Changed the World, 1847-1947

Updated On: 16 Dec 2019 | 12:58 AM IST

Einstein's general theory of relativity is one of most important developments of 20th-century physics

Updated On: 27 Nov 2017 | 2:04 PM IST

Arnav Sharma passed the infamously difficult test a few weeks back with zero preparation

Updated On: 30 Jun 2017 | 11:19 AM IST