Theory of Relativity

It’s All Relative: Einstein’s Theory Turns 100

Marc Sollinger

November 04, 2015

Theory of Relativity, Amanda Gefter, Yoda, Hiawatha Bray, GPS, Star Wars, Elaine Castles, Albert Einstein, David Shenk

As Einstein’s groundbreaking theory of relativity turns 100, Innovation Hub takes a look at the preeminent genius of the 20th Century. We’ll explain why Einstein was a rebel, how his work continues to shape the world around us, and what his life tells us about the nature of intelligence. Read More...

How Einstein Gave Us GPS

Kara Miller

June 04, 2015

Einstein, Theory of Relativity, Hiawatha Bray, navigation, GPS, Sci and Tech

Using a physical map to find your way around? That's so, like, ten years ago. Tech writer Hiawatha Bray examines the science and history that gave us GPS — and how we owe some of that to Einstein. Read More...

Finding Inspiration on Einstein's Lawn

Marc Sollinger

June 04, 2015

Einstein, Theory of Relativity, Amanda Gefter, General Relativity, Sci and Tech, science and tech, Kara Miller

Amanda Gefter used to think science was boring. That was before she debated the meaning of nothing in a Chinese restaurant and snuck into a physics conference with her dad. Gefter reflects on her unusual journey towards writing about science. Read More...