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Scientist with National Science Foundation explains why discovery of gravitational waves is so significant
Description
February 11, 2016
The discovery of these waves, created by violent collisions in the universe, excites astronomers because it opens the door to a new way of observing the cosmos. For them, it's like turning a silent movie into a talkie because these waves are the soundtrack of the cosmos.
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Scientist with National Science Foundation explains why discovery of gravitational waves is so significant
Description
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The discovery of these waves, created by violent collisions in the universe, excites astronomers because it opens the door to a new way of observing the cosmos. For them, it's like turning a silent movie into a talkie because these waves are the soundtrack of the cosmos.
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