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Mathematical equation for relativity on chalkboard

Special Relativity in a Nutshell

Source: PBS

Albert Einstein revolutionized physics with the introduction of his Special Theory of Relativity in 1905. But what do you really know about time and space? Brian Greene, noted theoretical physicist and author, explains how time and space are actually changeable, and based on what the observer sees.

This entry was posted in Perception and Reality and tagged Science & Nature, Technology on June 1, 2017 by .

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