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Why Einstein’s photoelectric effect still powers modern science and solar energy

121 years after Einstein’s landmark paper on the photoelectric effect, the discovery that light arrives in photons still underpins modern physics, from solar panels to quantum theory, and explains how frequency, not intensity, releases electrons

Jonathan Berkheim, Davidson Institute of Science | 06.26.26

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Einstein's 1939 letter to Roosevelt warning of Nazi nuclear efforts sells for $3.9 million

Physicist's letter to then-US president played pivotal role in establishment of Manhattan Project and development of atomic bomb

Itamar Eichner | 09.13.24

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Rare 1939 Einstein letter calling to save Jews from Europe hits auction block

Letter, with initial $20,000 bid, penned by Einstein to Jewish New York Department of Welfare official, reading, ‘The power of resistance which has enabled the Jewish people to survive has been based on mutual helpfulness’

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.23.24

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The man who stole Einstein's brain

Pathologist Dr. Thomas Harvey was unusually fixated on Einstein's brain, which he kept for years as his own life fell apart; A new documentary explores Harvey's enigmatic life and the lingering questions surrounding his possession of the physicist's brain

Mor Shimoni | 09.09.23

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Rare Einstein letter on religion up for auction

Letter by Jewish scientist uncovers new information about his opinions on Judaism and God; starting price $125,000

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.24.23

כך ייראה מוזיאון בית איינשטיין בירושלים, בתכנונו של אדריכל דניאל ליבסקינד

Israel taps renowned architect to built Albert Einstein Museum in Jerusalem

Daniel Libeskind who designed the Jewish Museum in Berlin among other notable buildings, will build a 3-story structure to house Einstein's personal archive - donated to Hebrew University, is to feature interactive technology and act as a science education center

Itamar Eichner | 06.15.23

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