Unlocking Einstein: A Legacy of Genius and Controversy

Albert Einstein, a symbol of intelligence, was born in 1879 and died in 1955. His 1905 papers revolutionized science, marking his 'Miracle Year.' Exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History explain his theories on light, gravity, and time. In 1939, Einstein's letter to President Roosevelt led to the Manhattan Project, though he didn't work on the atomic bomb. His societal impact extended beyond physics, with his brain studied for insights into his genius. Einstein remains an icon in science and public consciousness.

What year is known as Einstein's Miracle Year due to his publication of three influential papers?

• 1905

• 1955

• 1879

• 2005

Which museum features interactive displays explaining Einstein's theories?

• The British Museum

• The Louvre

• The Smithsonian Institution

• The American Museum of Natural History

What concept did Einstein's theory of gravity challenge?

• Time as a constant

• Gravity as a force

• Energy as a particle

• Light as a wave

Who did Einstein collaborate with to write a letter to President Roosevelt about nuclear fission?

• Leo Szilard

• Niels Bohr

• Robert Oppenheimer

• Enrico Fermi

What was the name of the project initiated by Roosevelt that led to the development of atomic bombs?

• The Mercury Project

• The Manhattan Project

• The Apollo Project

• The Trinity Project

What unique feature was found in Einstein's brain that might relate to his skills in physics?

• Larger frontal lobe

• Higher levels of glial cells

• Smaller cerebellum

• Thicker corpus callosum

Where is the majority of Einstein's brain currently located?

• The Medical Center at Princeton

• The Smithsonian Institution

• Harvard Medical School

• The National Museum of Health and Medicine