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

This streamlined version—co-written with Leonard Mlodinow, a physicist and popular-science author—retains explanations of vital topics, such as the curvature of spacetime and Einstein’s theory of relativity, but dispenses with the drier sections.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Cosmologists use Einstein's general theory of relativity along with the Friedmann equations to describe how the universe changes over time.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026

"Like current global navigation systems like GPS, these systems will depend on accurate clocks, and the effects on clock rates can be analyzed with the help of Einstein's general theory of relativity."

From Science Daily • Dec. 30, 2025

According to the theory of relativity, if light cannot get from one region to another, no other information can.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking