Cosmic Hum: The Hidden Melodies of Gravitational Waves
Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of spacetime caused by the most energetic events in the universe, such as the collision of black holes or the merging of neutron stars. These waves were first theorized by Albert Einstein in his general theory of relativity. In recent years, scientists have made groundbreaking discoveries by directly detecting and "listening" to these cosmic vibrations. (more…)