theory of relativity
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The concept of electromagnetic radiation originated with him and is credited as paving the way for Einstein's special theory of relativity.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
It was while watching an eclipse on May 29, 1919 on the West African island of Principe that British astronomer Arthur Eddington confirmed Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Built in Potsdam, Germany, for astronomer Erwin Finlay Freundlich to test the theory of relativity, the observatory’s curvaceous and flowing design captured the spirit of modern science.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Filippenko added, "To see a clear effect of Einstein's general theory of relativity is always exciting, but seeing it for the first time in a supernova is especially rewarding."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
Or in other words, gravitational effects should travel with infinite velocity, instead of at or below the speed of light, as the special theory of relativity required.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
