Articles for tag: astrophysics, Einstein's Theory of Relativity, Space and Time, Speed of Light, Time Dilation

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How the Speed of Light Changed Everything We Know About the Universe

Jan Otte

The speed of light was a mystery for millennia, a fugitive constant that escaped measurement and understanding. Now among the most basic foundations of contemporary physics, it shapes our knowledge of space, time, and the very fabric of reality. Light’s speed is more than just a number; it’s a cosmic speed limit, a ruler for ...