Ars Technica
Disco Ball Satellite Gives Einstein's Theory Its Most Precise Shake-Down Yet
A satellite resembling a disco ball has measured Earth's spacetime drag to 0.2% precision, confirming Einstein and annoying alternative theories.
2026-07-11
Ars Technica
2026-07-06
ScienceDaily
Astronomers Finally Catch a Magnetar Being Born, Because the Universe Loves a Dramatic Entrance
Astronomers catch a magnetar being born, confirming a 16-year-old theory and discovering a cosmic 'chirp' that only Einstein's relativity can explain.
2026-06-14
ScienceDaily
Dying Star Might Birth a Whole New Universe Instead of Just Another Boring Black Hole
A dying star might not become a black hole - it could instead give birth to an entire mini universe, because apparently one universe wasn't enough.
2026-06-08
ScienceDaily
Space-Time: Still a Mystery, and Philosophers Are Having a Field Day
Space-time: physicists use it every day, but ask them what it actually is and they'll start talking about elephants. A philosopher-friendly deep dive into the metaphysical mess at the heart of relativity.
2026-05-04
NASA
NASA’s 1976 Disco Ball Satellite Is Still Out There, Doing Science and Looking Fabulous
NASA's 1976 LAGEOS satellite, a heavy disco ball in space, continues to measure Earth's movements and test Einstein's theories with laser precision.
2026-04-19
ScienceDaily
Scientists Blame Einstein for the Disappearing Act of Two-Sun Planets
Turns out, Einstein's general relativity isn't just for fancy space-time curves; it's also remarkably efficient at booting planets from binary star systems.
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