general relativity

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The blue band represents the predictions from a dark matter-and-dark energy dominated Universe that follows the rules of Einstein’s general relativity, while the yellow band represents the predictions from a dark matter-free Universe that follows the rules of MOND. Big Think, 21 Apr. 2026 This research wouldn't have been possible with a quirk of the cosmos first posited by Albert Einstein in his 1915 magnum opus theory of gravity, general relativity. Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026 In standard general relativity, spacetime can bend under the influence of mass and energy. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026 One hundred years ago this month, Albert Einstein published a series of four papers that introduced the theory of general relativity. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for general relativity

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1916, in the meaning defined above

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