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Observations of the Early Universe Reaffirm the Existence of Dark Matter and Dark Energy
By Mike Wall published
Dark matter and dark energy may be weird and (as of now) inexplicable, but they do seem to exist.
Scientists Prove Einstein Right Using the Most Elusive Particles in the Universe
By Kimberly Hickok published
Einstein was right about things he didn't even know existed.
Einstein's Theory of Gravity Passes Toughest Test to Date
By Mike Wall published
Einstein's theory of general relativity has passed its most stringent test to date with flying colors, a new study reports.
Why Relativity's True: The Evidence for Einstein's Theory
By Paul Sutter published
As good skeptics, we shouldn't immediately believe general relativity's tangle of mathematics at first blush. Instead, we need evidence. Good evidence.
Einstein Was Right! Scientists Confirm General Relativity Works With Distant Galaxy
By Chelsea Gohd published
A new study validates Einstein's theory of general relativity in a distant galaxy for the first time.
Black Holes Could Actually Be Colliding Wormholes
By Marcus Woo published
The echoes of colliding wormholes would look different than the signal from merging black holes.
Relativity: The Thought Experiments Behind Einstein's Theory
By Paul Sutter published
Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity is a monumental achievement of human ingenuity, creativity and perseverance — to say the least.
'White Holes' May Be the Secret Ingredient in Mysterious Dark Matter
By Charles Q. Choi published
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