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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. 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.

  2. Eddington's proof by jedigeek · · Score: 5, Informative

    As usual the BBC's article is scant on details. There's no mention of Arthur Eddington's (1919) proof of relativity which proved gravity caused light to bend. However,

    http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/04/040 40 5091215.htm

    Is more interesting.