The einstein problem: Molecular chirality leads to unexpected aperiodic patterns on metal surfaces
Standing at the intersection between mathematics and the tiler's trade is the so-called einstein problem. Despite its name, ...
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Scientists measure the quantum state of electrons for the first time
The photoelectric effect, first explained by Albert Einstein in 1905, laid the foundation for quantum mechanics. It occurs when high-energy light strikes atoms, releasing electrons. This phenomenon is ...
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Know the history and significance of the day
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed on February 11, aims to promote gender equality in STEM fields.
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Astronomers Suspect Colliding Supermassive Black Holes Left the Universe Awash in Gravitational Waves
The passing gravitational waves “stretch or contract the universe by around 20 meters [about 65 feet] or so,” says Matthew ...
Caltech’s Century Of Art And Science Colliding
One of the most surprising PST Art and Science Collide exhibits was not at a museum or gallery, it was Cal Tech’s, Crossing ...
Q&A: Quantum state of photoelectrons measured for the first time
For the first time, researchers have been able to measure the quantum state of electrons ejected from atoms that have ...
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But why is Einstein sticking his tongue out in this famous snapshot?
Even though the model is well known and recognized, what do we know about the behind-the-scenes aspects of this photo?