Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein, a renowned theoretical physicist, is not directly the subject of these articles, but his legacy and the institutions he was associated with are mentioned. He is referenced through the mention of ETH Zurich, his alma mater, in an article about a quantum physicist leaving Europe for China. Additionally, the closure of the Eureka! science museum in San Sebastián highlights the diminishing space for science education, a field Einstein significantly contributed to. Furthermore, the Doomsday Clock articles, which discuss global threats like nuclear weapons and climate change, indirectly relate to Einstein's famous letter to President Roosevelt, which initiated US research into atomic weapons during World War II. While not directly featured, Einstein's association with scientific progress and its potential consequences makes him relevant in the context of these news items.