An orbiting disco ball gave Einstein’s theory its most precise test yet
Scientists have achieved the most precise measurement of the Lense-Thirring effect, or frame dragging, using a specialized satellite called LARES-2. This experiment confirms a key prediction of Einstein’s general theory of relativity regarding how rotating masses distort space-time.
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Validating fundamental physics theories with high precision deepens our understanding of the universe's structure and the nature of gravity.
What a drag An orbiting disco ball gave Einstein’s theory its most precise test yet The Earth may not be that massive, but it still distorts space-time.
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