Einstein's autobiographical notes reflect the same thought: "I have no doubt that our thinking goes on for the most part without the use of symbols, and, furthermore, largely unconsciously" (Schilpp, ...

Albert Einsteins enduring wisdom highlights the vital role of imagination in innovation and discovery, placing it above the mere accumulation of knowledge. In a world saturated with information, his ...

The French philosopher Renee Descartes took some time before convincing himself that he really existed. Or, in his words, “Cogito, ergo sum,” which is Latin for I think, therefore I am. While most of ...

Quote of the day by Albert Einstein highlights the value of staying with problems longer. The quote reflects Einstein’s life, ...

Robbert Dijkgraaf is a theoretical physicist and Leon Levy Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. He is also the co-author of "The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge." In this video, ...

Robert Berks, the sculptor who crafted the Albert Einstein Memorial in Washington, D.C., taught himself art by leaving school at lunchtime to copy the greats on display at the Boston Museum of Fine ...

Right in front of your nose. That’s where you usually find the solution to sticky problems: always right there, where you weren’t necessarily looking. This time, though, there’s no easy answer, no ...

"The greatest scientists are artists as well," said Albert Einstein (Calaprice, 2000, 245). As one of the greatest physicists of all time and a fine amateur pianist and violinist, he ought to have ...