Lurking behind Einstein’s theory of gravity and our modern understanding of particle physics is the deceptively simple idea of symmetry. But physicists are beginning to question whether focusing on symmetry is still as productive as it once was. The flashier fruits of Albert Einstein’s century-old insights are by now deeply embedded in the popular imagination: … Continue reading Symmetry – The Simple Idea Behind Einstein’s Greatest Discoveries
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Discovering the magic of Edinburgh
The scenic river known as the Water of Leith runs through the city and its collection of stone buildings.(Tom Shroder/For The Washington Post) The doors of the Airlink 100 bus from Edinburgh airport hissed open at what we thought was the stop nearest to our hotel. The desk clerk I’d emailed said the stop was … Continue reading Discovering the magic of Edinburgh
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