adlf hitler has nothing to do with einstein,he was already quite famous in 1920 when nobody knew hitler.einstein didnt work in isolation so obviously he was inspired by others but einstein is not only famous in public,scientists qually admire him and i don't think they do it becoz of catholic...
if public interest in science is a criterea,Steven hawking should be mentioned.
Hon. mentions also include ed witten,brian green...may be these string guys will dislodge einstein and Newton if string theory is ever proven to be credible
i read an article below and i wonder if it has any relevance in fundamental physics principle of constant sped of light
http://news.zdnet.com/IBM+slows+light,+readies+it+for+networking/2100-9584_22-5928541.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn
IBM slows light, readies it for networking
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