What Are Gravitational Waves?
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There is a major gravitational wave announcement today. Have you heard it yet? Physicists recorded the sound of two black holes colliding, confirming a prediction of Einstein's general relativity. What are gravitational waves? View on and find out!
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Physicists have said the question is when, not if, we will detect gravitational waves. And that day is today! You can read more about Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
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Check out this documentary following scientists who use the LIGO to search for gravitational waves.
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Check out this documentary following scientists who use the LIGO to search for gravitational waves.
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