general theory of relativity
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Then in 1915, Einstein used these ideas to build his general theory of relativity, describing gravity as curvature in the fabric of space-time.
From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2026
Einstein's general theory of relativity, on the other hand, describes gravity and the motion of planets, stars, and galaxies.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 9, 2026
Here, the theory goes, all physical laws, including Einstein's general theory of relativity, no longer apply; the principle of causality is suspended.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2024
As the universe expanded, gravity, as described by Einstein’s general theory of relativity, amplified those variations to create the huge variations we see today in the form of clusters and superclusters of galaxies.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 30, 2023
Einstein’s general theory of relativity predicted a slightly different motion from Newton’s theory.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
