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Listener Questions 49: Black Holes, Neutrinos and Gravitational waves!

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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Gravitational Waves: Mysteries and Dangers

Exploring the theoretical experience of being hit by gravitational waves, especially in the context of black holes merging, this chapter discusses the detection and impact of these waves from deep space. It delves into the size of black holes involved in collisions, the effects of gravitational waves on objects and biological entities, and the potential dangers of proximity to powerful gravitational events. The conversation also humorously touches on the hypothetical damage to a brain being in the path of strong gravitational waves, emphasizing the ongoing quest in physics to unravel the universe's mysteries.

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