Albert Einstein

On Albert Einstein's Birthday, Here Are Some Interesting Facts About The Man Who Shaped Modern Physi

... his theory of special relativity in 1905 but worked another 10 years on the mathematics of general relativity. (Graphics: Vijesh CK). Born in the kingdom of Wurttemburg in the German empire in 1879, Albert Einstein went on to become stateless, then variously Swiss, Austrian, German and finally American. (Photo: AP | Graphics: Vijesh C. K). At the age of 16, he had failed the entrance exam to the Swiss Federal Polytechnic in Zurich. (Photo: AFP | Graphics: Vijesh CK). Einstein could have also become the President of Israel. When Israel’s first president, Chaim Weizmann, died in 1952, Einstein was offered the position, but he declined. (Photo: AP | Graphics: Vijesh CK). Albert Einstein was a good violinist. He enjoyed sailing but could not swim, and hated wearing socks, they say. He was an undisputed genius who was not just a brooding scientist but a campaigner for peace and a well-respected voice of reason. (Photo: Youtube screengrab | Graphics: Vijesh CK ). His first wife Mileva Maric gave birth to their daughter Lieserl in 1902, a year before they married, making ...

This Is How The Number 3.14 Got The Name 'pi

... which were probably discovered in India before the fifth century, took centuries to spread throughout Europe: "Even though the Indo-Arabic system, as it is now known, was introduced to Europeans first by Gerbert of Aurillac (c. 946–1003, who became Pope Sylvester II in 999) in the 10 th century, and again, in greater detail and more successfully, by Fibonacci in the early 13 th century, Europe was slow to adopt it, hampering progress in both science and commerce.". Get your history fix in one place: sign up for the weekly TIME History newsletter. Ancient research on real numbers likely "didn’t get improved upon until the age of Newton," says Conway. Sir Isaac Newton recorded 16 digits of pi in 1665, later admitting that he was "ashamed" of how long he had worked on the computations, as it meant that he had "no other business at the time," per the MAA. It was not until the 18 th century — about two millennia after the significance of the number 3.14 was first calculated by Archimedes — that the name "pi" was first used to denote the number. In other words, the Greek letter used to represent the idea was not actually picked by the Ancient ...

The Story Of Philipp Lenard And Albert Einstein

... of the X-ray, despite the fact that Roentgen was German and a non-Jew. Lenard wrote that he, not Roentgen, was the “mother of the X-rays,” since he had invented the apparatus used to produce them. He likened Roentgen’s role to that of a “midwife” who merely assists with the birth. WC Roentgen, 1906. Wellcome Images, CC BY. Lenard eventually became “Chief of Aryan Physics” under the Nazi regime. In 1933 he published a book called Great Men in Science, which omitted all mention of Einstein, Roentgen and such other notable 20 th-century scientists as Marie Curie. When World War II ended, Lenard’s prominent role in the Nazi regime led to his arrest, but he was quite advanced in years. Instead of being sentenced to prison, he was sent to live in a small German village, where he died at age 83. The story of Philipp Lenard reminds us that even scientists of the very highest caliber sometimes think, speak and act in utterly unscientific ways, swayed by prejudices that have no scientific basis. They are human beings too, and members of the general public need to be careful to distinguish between a ...

It Happened To North Forker Albert Einstein In Berlin

... parts of applying for cancellation of removal is showing an immigration judge that the USC or LPR relative will suffer “exceptional and extremely unusual hardship” if you are deported. Some of the judges are former immigration lawyers, former Peace Corps workers, prosecutors or academics from some appellate level. “It’s a wide mix,” Worth said. “But the discretion to order cancellations is limited.”. Those who are not able to succeed in a cancellation application, or another form of relief, are ordered deported and, after the time to appeal has run, driven by bus to a nearby airport and flown out to their country of origin. * * *. No one objects to deporting dangerous criminals. But someone should modify an order that consists of declaring a whole race of people who crossed our borders without papers now eligible to be rounded up in their homes at night. * * *. Seven years after Einstein came to America, still before the outbreak of the war in Europe, President Roosevelt invited representatives from more than 30 countries to a ...

Albert Einstein, Vladimir Putin, And Gordon Gekko

... the world to one of the most unforgettable heavies in cinema history: the corporate raider and financier, Gordon Gekko. Michael Douglas won a Best Actor Oscar for his vivid performance as Gekko, the ruthless and cynical stock market manipulator whose reptilian nature is reflected in his name, which is a type of lizard. And yet… some of the investment advice that Gekko imparts in the movie is pretty darned good. Stone, who wrote and directed the movie, says he learned about the markets by observing his father Louis, who worked as a stockbroker for more than 50 years. This knowledge shows in the script. At one point in the movie, Gekko offers this quote from Sun-Tzu’s The Art of War: “Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.”. In other words, through preparation and doing your homework, you can guide the future outcome of your investment returns. Consider this newsletter as your preparation and homework, for winning life’s daily investing battles. Got a ...

5 Fast Facts You Need To Know

... the San Francisco Exploratorium. As __link__ reported in 2009, the physicist thought it would be a fun celebration, which has now become an international event. Shaw even earned the nickname “Prince of Pi” from his colleagues. As NBC News noted in 2015, that year’s Pi Day was extra special because it was a once-in-a-century experience. At one second, the clock showed 3/14/15 – 9:26:53, or the first 10 digits of Pi. That won’t happen again until March 14, 2115. “The original impulse came from an evening-long conversation in 1983, with a brilliant musician/mathematician friend, Jim Horton. We thought that the mysterious irrationality of pi should be celebrated by some place, to experience and contemplate this multidimensional mystery,” Shaw explained to Gourmey in 2012. “A ‘shrine’ to pi! This became a real ...

Albert Einstein's Surprising Thoughts On The Meaning Of Life

... and a “spirit vastly superior to men”. Einstein was possibly a deist , although he was quite familiar with various religious teachings, including a strong  knowledge of Jewish religious texts. In another passage from 1934, Einstein talks about the value of a human being, reflecting a Buddhist-like approach. “The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense in which he has attained liberation from the self”. This theme of liberating the self is also echoed by Einstein later in life, in a 1950 letter to console a grieving father Robert S. Marcus. “A human being is a part of the whole, called by us "Universe," a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separate from the rest—a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. The striving to free oneself from this delusion is the one issue of true religion. Not to nourish it but to try to overcome it is the way to reach the attainable measure of peace of mind.”. In case you are wondering whether Einstein saw value in material pursuits, here’s him talking about accumulating wealth in 1934, as part of the “The ...

Are You The Next Einstein? The Next Einstein Online Competition Searches For A Genius Idea To Make The World A Better Place

... wig and moustache. About "The Next Einstein" (FB @thenexteinstein Twitter @The Nxt_Einstein). Inspired by Albert Einstein's incomparable legacy of discovery, invention and humanitarian ideals, "The Next Einstein" initiative was introduced in 2013 with a single-minded goal: to recognize new ideas with the potential to change the world for the better. The award was created by the Canadian Friends of Hebrew University in conjunction with Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the custodian of the Einstein estate. Albert Einstein was one of the founding fathers of The Hebrew University. Einstein's passion, curiosity and rebellious nature enabled countless innovative accomplishments recognized the world over. About Ma RS Discovery District. Ma RS Discovery District  ( @Ma RSDD ) in Toronto is one of the world's largest urban innovation hubs. Our purpose is to help innovators change the world. Ma RS supports promising ventures tackling key challenges in the health, cleantech, finance & commerce, as ...