After Einstein’s general theory of relativity was proven during a 1919 solar eclipse, quantum and nuclear physics pushed it aside to hog the limelight.

Einstein's theory of relativity presented a direct challenge to the notion of ether.

Einstein predicted over a hundred years ago the existence of gravitational waves. Now a team of over 1,000 scientists have confirmed their existence. 

Einstein's groundbreaking theory of general relativity has remained an essential hallmark of modern physics.