As Black Holes Collide, Scientists Detect Gravitational Waves

By Geoff Brumfiel
Published February 12, 2016 at 4:04 AM CST
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Scientists have seen gravitational ripples from two black holes colliding. The discovery is the culmination of decades of work. Albert Einstein first predicted such ripples should exist a century ago.

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Geoff Brumfiel
Geoff Brumfiel works as a senior editor and correspondent on NPR's science desk. His editing duties include science and space, while his reporting focuses on the intersection of science and national security.
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