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Repulsive Gravity in Empty Space

Germany · Science / Astronomy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1917Date range
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1917

Albert Einstein1917

Cosmological Model · Science / Astronomy

Einstein interprets the cosmological constant as a repulsive contribution capable of balancing ordinary gravitational attraction on the largest cosmic scales.

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Albert Einstein

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