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How Stephen Hawking Transformed Our Understanding of Black Holes
By Mike Wall published
There's a lot we still don't know about black holes, but these light-gobbling behemoths would be even more mysterious if Stephen Hawking hadn't plumbed their inky depths.
'Outshone Everything in the Universe': Scientist Talks Gravitational Waves in NYC
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
A dedicated scientist engaged an audience of college students and local leaders in New York on the emerging field of gravitational wave astronomy.
Why Gravitational Waves Are So Exhilarating
By Don Lincoln published
The gravitational-wave research community seems to be having a remarkable string of good luck. Here's what the smashing finding means.
Thrilled and Humbled: 2017 Physics Nobel Prize Winners Share Their Reactions
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
Three scientists revealed humorous and touching reactions to discovering that they had received the 2017 Nobel Prize in physics.
Nobel Prize Win Helps Launch New Era of Gravitational Astronomy
By Mike Wall published
The Nobel Prize is just the beginning for the new field of gravitational astronomy.
Nobel Prize for Physics: Einstein Would Be 'Flabbergasted' by Gravitational Wave Win
By Sarah Lewin published
Einstein would be pleased — but flabbergasted — to hear the details of humanity's first direct detection of gravitational waves, according to one of three new Nobel winners for the discovery.
On the Existence of Black Holes
By Paul Sutter published
I think it's time for everyone to admit that black holes are annoying.
Upcoming Solar Eclipse Is a Chance to Prove Einstein Right (Again)
By Jesse Emspak published
For some skywatchers, the upcoming total solar eclipse is an opportunity to duplicate one of the most famous experiments of the 20th century.
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