Release of collected papers of Albert Einstein give insight into a genius

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The name "Einstein" is synonymous with genius. A cultural icon of the 20th century, the mere mention of his name prompts many to quote his famous mass-energy equivalence formula, E=mc², whilst the photograph of him sticking out his tongue has become an instantly recognizable meme of the digital age. But what do we really know of the man behind the face and that equation; his home life, his dreams, his aspirations? To allow a glimpse into his private world, Princeton University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have now released the collected works from Einstein's early life in digital form online for anyone to read... Continue Reading Release of collected papers of Albert Einstein give insight into a genius



Section: Inventors and Remarkable People



Tags: Albert Einstein, Archives, California Institute of Technology, Genius, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, History, Princeton University



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