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Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space
Book • 2017
This book recounts the fascinating story of the obsessions, aspirations, and trials of the scientists who embarked on an arduous fifty-year endeavor to capture gravitational waves.
It details the experimental ambition that began as a thought experiment and evolved into a reality with the help of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).
The narrative includes the surprises, disappointments, achievements, and risks faced by the team, offering a unique portrait of modern science and the power of human imagination and ability.
It details the experimental ambition that began as a thought experiment and evolved into a reality with the help of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).
The narrative includes the surprises, disappointments, achievements, and risks faced by the team, offering a unique portrait of modern science and the power of human imagination and ability.
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Annaka Harris in relation to the discussion on dimensions and the nature of consciousness.
Annaka Harris in relation to the discussion on dimensions and the nature of consciousness.
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Annaka Harris On Why Consciousness Just Might Be Fundamental To Reality
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Tim Ferriss as 
Janna Levin 's last book, detailing the discovery of gravitational waves from colliding black holes.
Tim Ferriss as Janna Levin 's last book, detailing the discovery of gravitational waves from colliding black holes.
#445: Janna Levin on Extra Dimensions, Time Travel, and How to Overcome Boots in the Face
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Neil deGrasse Tyson as an award-winning author of the book 'Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space'.
Neil deGrasse Tyson as an award-winning author of the book 'Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space'.
The Universe and Beyond, with Stephen Hawking
