Albert Einstein
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- Education
Too ‘dumb’ to be president? No, Mr Trump, he’s dyslexic – like Einstein and me
So Donald Trump thinks a dyslexic person can’t become US president, but America has already had such a leader.
- Geoff Lee
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- Astronomy
Two black holes collided 1.3 billion light years away. Australian scientists were there for the big moment
It’s the most significant leap forward in the study of black holes in decades, and proved a theory conceived by one of history’s greatest minds.
- Angus Dalton
Shrinkflation equation needs explanation
Great planning means looking at infrastructure needs well into the future and that’s what the supermarkets are doing by buying up future sites, something governments are not good at doing – future hospitals, schools, and transport corridors left out of the equation.
- Explainer
- Quantum Computing
Chandeliers, ‘qubits’ and Schrödinger’s cat: Inside the bizarre world of quantum computing
In the quantum realm, the laws of physics are different. Now its mind-bending tech could soon transform our lives. How does it work?
- Angus Holland, Jackson Graham and Angus Dalton
- Explainer
- Air travel
What’s the fastest way to board passengers on a plane?
And what about getting off at the other end? Astrophysicists and mathematicians have turned their minds to the question.
- Angus Holland
State Library acquires Barry Jones’ massive autograph collection
Since he was a schoolboy, the statesman has approached the great and the good to contribute to his collection.
- Stephen Brook
Australians win top award for taking Einstein’s theory to renewable reality
The four Australians have won an award for their work developing highly efficient solar cells that have become central to reducing emissions.
- Nick O'Malley
‘Extraordinary’ Albert Einstein notes on relativity theory sell for $18 million
Auction house Christie’s had estimated the value of the manuscript at between €2 million and €3 million.
- Ardee Napolitano
- Opinion
- Aged care royal commission
Royal commission proves we need a new Aged Care Act
The royal commission into aged care will hand down its final report this week. The government needs to act on its findings.
- Sarah Russell
Is the boom in bike lanes riding on the pandemic?
Pop-up paths are being fast-tracked to cope with cycling's new popularity. But will the trend stay on track?
- Amanda Hooton