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Einstein's Theory To Go Beta Testing
pinqkandi writes: "This article over at CNN looks into the relativity of Einstein's theory of relativity (pun intended) as equipment becomes more and more precise. Soon atomic clocks will be placed in the International Space Station to analyze the accuracy of Einstein's theories. One of the lead researchers says that if Einstein's theory is not right, it will only need minor adjustments to account for changes in space-time, due to its deadly accurate precision."
Well, it has been said for years that Relativity and Quantum Mechanics can not both be true without some deeper explanation (i.e. Supersymmetry or String theory). Perhaps this experiment will be the tie-breaker to tell us which is MORE right.
...we will unlock the secrets of the nuculus.
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As an American, I can still say that we are most definitely not the best in all of those areas. The American Public School System is deteriorating and doesn't teach nearly as much as those of other countries. Economically we do well, due in large part to screwing over other countries. Politically - in two words - George Bush.
However, American colleges help catch us up to the rest of the world..and public schools do allow free thought, socializing, and allow for creativity - unlike schools in many parts of the world. America is still a great place to live after balancing out the positives and negatives, but I would hardly start ranting about us kicking the worlds ass just yet.