Today's Google Doodle Celebrates the 135th birthday of Max Born, the physicist and mathematician who discovered one of the most important rules in quantum mechanics. That's important for understanding and using quantum mechanics, the principles that govern physics at subatomic scales. We rely on quantum physics for all sorts of things, from precise timekeeping to better encryption. It also bears noting that, in addition to his significant work on quantum mechanics, he was also the grandfather of singer Olivia Newton-John. Make sure to ponder the mysteries of quantum wave functions next time you listen to the Grease soundtrack.

Source: Forbes December 10, 2017 22:30 UTC