Special relativity has a wide range of consequences that have been experimentally verified. Even so, the Newtonian model is still valid as a simple and accurate approximation at low velocities (relative to the speed of light), for example, everyday motions on Earth. Today, special relativity is proven to be the most accurate model of motion at any speed when gravitational and quantum effects are negligible. Special relativity corrects the hitherto laws of mechanics to handle situations involving all motions and especially those at a speed close to that of light (known as relativistic velocities). These led to the development of the Lorentz transformations, which adjust distances and times for moving objects. Maxwell's equations of electromagnetism appeared to be incompatible with Newtonian mechanics, and the Michelson–Morley null result failed to detect the Earth's motion against the hypothesized luminiferous aether. Special relativity was described by Albert Einstein in a paper published on 26 September 1905 titled ' On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies'. Main article: History of special relativity
