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Satellite To Test Relatively

Posted by Hemos on from the testing-the-theories dept.

dude_from_munich writes "Einstein proposed in 1916 that space and time form a structure that can be curved by the presence of a body. Scientists are finally planning to put Einstein's theory of relativity to test after a project delay of 44 years."

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  1. Relatively speaking. by p4ul13 · · Score: 3, Funny

    First post; but only because I'm moving slower than you.

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    Paul Lenhart writes words!
  2. I sure hope... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...that it tests relatively well!

  3. fuzzy math? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    according to the article poster, 2004 - 1916 = 44

    Have you been taking math lessons from a politician?

  4. Re:What if it fails by lambent · · Score: 5, Funny

    We finally get an excuse to throw that einstein bastard out on his ear. I don't know about you, but i'm getting pretty tired of that know-it-all being right ALL the freaking time.

  5. Redundant experiment. by c.r.o.c.o · · Score: 2, Funny

    As /. keeps prooving several times every day, time warps happen all the time.

    This is just one example, but I'm sure many more can be found without launching the probe...

  6. Re:What if it fails by AS400+Hacker · · Score: 3, Funny

    Buildings collapse, bridges fall, the earth crashes into the sun.

    Shit like that.