The SKA will join the hunt for gravitational waves ripples in the structure of space predicted by Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity.

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In the past, solar eclipses have helped test such things as Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.

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In 1905, Albert Einstein's theory of relativity showed that there is no such thing as absolute time.

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Albert Einstein published his theory of general relativity in 1916, offering a description of gravity, space and time that transformed how scientists understand the physical laws governing the known universe.

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The gravitational field between the two black holes was so strong that it had never been possible to test Albert Einstein's theory of General Relativity in such an extreme situation.

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Scientists have subjected Albert Einstein's famous theory of gravity to its toughest real-world test so far and it has prevailed.

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