Gravitational Waves: Unlocking The Secrets Of The Universe

Nell Greenfieldboyce, an NPR science correspondent with a focus on gravitational waves, dives into the groundbreaking discoveries in the realm of astrophysics. She explains how gravitational waves reveal the echoes of cosmic events like black hole mergers. The podcast highlights the innovative design of LIGO, the challenges of detection, and the global scientific collaboration that led to a historic Nobel Prize win in 2015. Listeners will learn about the future of gravitational wave astronomy and its potential to unravel the mysteries of the universe.