Theory of General Relativity

Indian scientists who contributed to Nobel Prize-winning discovery say it's 'a dream come true'

A consortium of scientists, including many from India, was a part of the gravitational waves that were first predicted by Einstein on the basis of his theory of general relativity in 1916.

Oct 04, 2017, 08:29 AM IST

Time travel a reality soon? Scientist develops model for viable time machine

 The concept of time travel first came into existence after HG Wells' 1885 book 'Time Machine', which piqued people's curiosity – and scientists have worked to solve or disprove the theory.

Apr 30, 2017, 16:30 PM IST

NASA's Fermi Telescope all set to point out gravitational waves sources!

This discovery gave way to numerous scientific possibilities that could further pave the way for scientists to step into new horizons to understand the working of the universe.

Apr 19, 2016, 12:16 PM IST

5D black hole may 'break' Einstein's general relativity

A singularity is a point where gravity is so intense that space, time, and the laws of physics, break down.

Feb 21, 2016, 21:02 PM IST

Italian scientist first to spot gravitational waves, claims report

Scientists working with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) on Thursday announced the detection of gravitational waves.

Feb 12, 2016, 18:56 PM IST

Gravitational waves discovery can let scientists travel back in time?

Now, scientists are hopeful to carry out more successful attempts by launching projects into space to capture the gravitational waves.  

Feb 12, 2016, 12:13 PM IST

'With gravitational wave detection, we can now listen to the stars'

The LIGO observatories were conceived, built and are operated by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Feb 12, 2016, 11:08 AM IST