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Do Gravitational Waves “Interfere” With Each Other?
Gravitational waves are ripples in space caused by massive disturbances, as described by Einstein’s theory of general relativity.…
Gravitational wave detector LIGO is back online after 3 years of upgrades – how the world’s most sensitive yardstick reveals secrets of the universe
When two massive objects – like black holes or neutron stars – merge, they warp space and time.…
The Very Best of Veritasium In Modern Sciences
Intrepid science enthusiasts from all around the world likely scour YouTube for quick and accessible science content that’s…
Black Holes and Rigors of the Scientific Method
Derek Muller, of Veritasium fame on YouTube, holds a loose interview with Caltech experimental physicist Rana Adhikari about…
How to Detect Gravitational Waves (With a Bit of Luck)
Alpha Centauri is the closest star system and the closest planetary system to our own. Consisting of three…