Einstein’s Frame-Dragging Confirmed | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Scientists just confirmed Einstein’s century-old prediction of frame-dragging — the cosmic whirlpool effect where Earth’s spin twists spacetime around it. Using ultra-precise laser tracking of the LARES-2 satellite, researchers measured this phenomenon with unprecedented accuracy, canceling out solar and lunar gravitational noise. The result? A one-in-a-thousand precision leap that not only bolsters general relativity but also narrows down alternative gravity theories — and even sheds light on how the moon and sun influence Earth’s tides and quakes. Einstein’s wild ideas? Still spinning the…