For First Time, Einstein’s Relativity Used to Weigh a Star

Scientific American·Jun 9

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Scientists have reportedly used Albert Einstein's theory of relativity to weigh a star, which some outlets suggest was thought to be impossible by Einstein himself. The achievement is part of a broader effort to test and apply Einstein's theory, with some researchers also exploring related concepts such as time and gravity. However, the specific details and context of the breakthrough are not entirely clear, with various outlets mentioning different topics, including magnetars, quantum physics, and black holes.

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