Einstein
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Albert 1879–1955, German physicist, U.S. citizen from 1940: formulator of the theory of relativity; Nobel Prize 1921.
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Alfred 1880–1952, German musicologist in U.S.
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(lowercase) a unit of radiant energy, equal to the energy of radiation that is capable of photochemically changing one mol of a photosensitive substance.
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Astronomer Bill Gray, who first discovered the trajectory, says the object will land near the Einstein Crater, which is on the part of the Moon that receives daylight and is visible from Earth.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Einstein famously stated that "The second law of thermodynamics occupies a unique position among the laws of Nature," reflecting his view that it was one of the most secure and fundamental principles in physics.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
"There is no clear winner in this race yet, which is why it is currently quite a hot topic," said Marc Einstein of Counterpoint Research.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
Einstein said the school’s aim in expanding application numbers is simply to increase enrollment, not lower its admit rate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Einstein once said, “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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