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- 1Gravity Experiment Raises Questions About Constant Speed of Light▼Einstein Said the Speed of Light Is Constant. But This Gravity Experiment Is Raising Questions
A new gravity experiment is prompting physicists and science commentators to revisit one of Einstein's core assumptions: that the speed of light is constant. Reports suggest the experiment's findings raise questions about how light behaves under gravitational conditions, challenging textbook relativity. Scientists urge caution, noting that extraordinary claims about relativity require extraordinary confirmation.
- 2Einstein's 1941 Recording on Science as Humanity's Common Language Resurfaces●The Common Language of Science: Einstein's Clarion Call to Divided Humanity in a Rare 1941 Recording https://www.themarg
A rare 1941 recording of Albert Einstein is being shared again, in which he argues that science offers a common language capable of uniting a divided humanity. The remarks, made during the Second World War, frame scientific thinking as a bridge across political and cultural divides. Listeners are drawing parallels between the wartime moment Einstein spoke in and today's fractured global climate.
- 3Nobel laureate Eric Cornell: progress comes from new questions▼Nobel laureate Eric Cornell: ‘Progress in science comes from asking new questions’
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Eric Cornell said that progress in science comes from asking new questions, in remarks carried by VnExpress International. Cornell, who shared the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physics for creating a Bose-Einstein condensate, stressed curiosity-driven inquiry as the engine of discovery. Readers and scientists are circulating the quote as an accessible statement on how scientific breakthroughs actually happen.
- 4China's Einstein Probe scans the X-ray sky with lobster-eye optics●China's Einstein Probe satellite uses "lobster eye" optics to provide a unique, wide-field look at the x-ray sky. If som
China's Einstein Probe satellite is drawing attention for its unusual wide-field view of the X-ray universe. The spacecraft uses 'lobster eye' optics, a design inspired by how lobsters' eyes reflect light, allowing it to monitor a large swath of the sky at once. That means any sudden, violent X-ray event, such as a supernova or a feeding black hole, is likely to be caught quickly, giving astronomers worldwide rapid alerts to follow up with telescopes.
- 5URI's Feinstein College of Education Pushes Global Perspectives in Teacher Training▼Think Global, Act Local: Transforming Education Through Global Perspectives – Feinstein College of Education
The University of Rhode Island's Feinstein College of Education is promoting an initiative called "Think Global, Act Local: Transforming Education Through Global Perspectives." The effort encourages educators to apply global viewpoints to teaching while making an impact in their own communities, reflecting a broader push in education circles to internationalise teacher preparation and classroom practice.
- 6New 'Atomic Cannon' Experiment Could Test Einstein's Gravity Theory▼This “Atomic Cannon” Could Challenge Einstein’s Theory of Gravity
Researchers are promoting an experiment dubbed the 'atomic cannon,' which would fire atoms to test gravity at extreme precision and potentially challenge Einstein's general theory of relativity. According to SciTechDaily, the approach could reveal deviations from Einstein's predictions. Details beyond the headline remain scarce, and no specific institution or results have been named.
- 7Francis Collins reflects on finding faith through science▼Francis Collins reflects on finding faith through science at Weinstein-Rosenthal Forum
Francis Collins, the geneticist who led the Human Genome Project and later directed the US National Institutes of Health, spoke at the Weinstein-Rosenthal Forum about how his scientific work led him to religious faith. He discussed the relationship between science and belief, drawing on his own journey from being an atheist to becoming a Christian, and argued that the two are compatible rather than in conflict.
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A book spotlight from the American Institute of Physics highlights a new title examining how scientists have tested Einstein's theories of relativity. The feature, published on the institute's website, draws attention to the ongoing experimental and historical work behind verifying Einstein's ideas about gravity, space, and time.
- 9Einstein's Relativity Listed Among Five Overlooked Nobel-Level Physics Breakthroughs▼Einstein’s Relativity Among Five Nobel-Level Physics Breakthroughs Overlooked by Science
A report from DongA Science says Einstein's theory of relativity is among five physics discoveries widely considered worthy of a Nobel Prize that never received one. The piece argues that several landmark breakthroughs in physics were passed over by the Nobel committee despite their transformative impact, with relativity the most prominent example.
- 10Mental Health Week 2026 includes cinema screening and discussion●Woche der seelischen Gesundheit vom 10. bis 20. Oktober 2026 Albert-Einstein-Forum, Dienstag, 20. Oktober um 18:00 MESZ
The Week of Mental Health runs from 10 to 20 October 2026, closing with an event at the Albert-Einstein-Forum on Tuesday, 20 October at 6:00 PM CEST. The programme features a 'cinema for the soul' screening of the film 'Eine Krankheit wie ein Gedicht' by Jelena Ilic, followed by a discussion with the audience. Organisers are inviting the public to attend and take part in the conversation about mental health.
- 11New series walks through Harvard's CS50 Python problems●Ok folks Hello and welcome back to my new series of "Cracking CS50P: A DevAdvocate's Python Guide" , today we are going
A developer advocate has launched a series called "Cracking CS50P: A DevAdvocate's Python Guide", working through Harvard's CS50 Python course problem by problem. The latest instalment tackles the fourth exercise in Problem Set 0, "Einstein", which involves converting energy and mass. The write-up follows earlier coverage of the "Making Faces" exercise and aims to help learners follow along with the popular free course.