Latest about gravitational waves
LIGO resumes work in 2023 and will catch gravitational wave signals fainter than ever
Following two years of upgrades, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is almost ready for its next operating run, which is set to begin in March 2023.
A black hole formed by a lopsided merger may have gone rogue
Astronomers have spotted the first evidence of a merger event that gave a black hole a kick that left it traveling at around 3 million mph — fast enough for it to escape its host galaxy.
Overlooked gravitational wave signals point to 'exotic' black hole scenarios
In a new analysis of their gravitational wave data, scientists with the international LIGO-Virgo Collaboration have discovered 10 new examples of merging binary black holes.
Gamma-ray telescopes may help scientists catch more gravitational waves
Telescopes that observe the universe in the most energetic form of light may help scientists detect the "fingerprints" of gravitational waves, new research reveals.
Scientists reveal secrets about elusive mid-sized black holes
Scientists are uncovering how mysterious medium-sized black holes may arise from collisions of massive stars.
High school student scouring gravitational wave data makes neutron star discovery
Around the world, astrophysicists are poring over the blips of gravitational waves that ripple through Earth when distant black holes or neutron stars collide. Most don't also attend high school.
Rare 'black widow' star system could help unlock the secrets of space-time
Scientists found a remarkably stable 'black widow ' pulsar that could be used to help detect gravitational waves.
Happy birthday, Albert Einstein. We need you right now. (Op-Ed)
Albert Einstein saw beyond human tribalism to an enlightened realm of tolerance. We can too: He left us clear directions for how to do it.
