Einstein's 1949 letter anticipated 21st century scientific discoveries
Scientists at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia have studied a previously unknown letter from Albert Einstein, dated 1949. It talks about bees, migratory birds and physics, reports Phys.org.
The authenticity of the message was previously confirmed by experts from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, to which the famous scientist bequeathed his notes, letters and notes. It was addressed to radar researcher Glyn Davis.
As follows from the text, Einstein believed that Physical processes can be studied by the behavior of animals, insects and birds.
“It is possible that research into the behavior of migratory birds and carrier pigeons may someday lead to an understanding of some physical process that is not yet known,” he wrote.
Einstein also suggested that bees would also help to expand people's knowledge of physics – one should only closely observe their actions. The letter confirms that the scientist met with the Nobel laureate Karl von Frisch, who specialized in just this topic.
In April 1949, von Frisch presented his research on ways of orienting honey bees in space using polarized light. Einstein attended his lecture, and the next day they met privately.
Note that Einstein's letter was written over 70 years ago. His theory was confirmed only in the 21st century. In 2008, scientists proved that migratory thrushes are guided by an internal magnetic compass.
One theory of the origin of magnetic sensation in birds is the use of quantum randomness and entanglement. Both of these physical concepts were first proposed by Einstein.
Earlier, scientists have confirmed the correctness of another theory of Einstein. They were helped by the shadow of a black hole.
