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Einstein's Miracle Year at NY Hall of Science
by Soterios Johnson
NEW YORK, NY October 21, 2005 —This year marks the 100th anniversary of what's been called Albert Einstein's "miracle year" or "wonder year." It was the year he presented three ideas that rocked the world.
The New York Hall of Science and New York Public Library are marking the anniversary starting tomorrow with a weekend-long program exploring Einstein's astounding ideas about space, time, matter and energy. Joining us now is one of the scientists who's hosting the weekend Alan Friedman, Director of the New York Hall of Science.
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