Einstein’s strangest optical illusion has been captured—thanks to lasers, a cube, and a bit of artistic inspiration.

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The Terrell-Penrose effect, predicted in 1959, suggests that objects moving at speeds close to that of light appear rotated.

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Professor Jayant Narlikar, a pioneering Indian astrophysicist, profoundly influenced science and society, leaving a legacy of curiosity and inspiration.

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