Alberto Vecchio

Join gravitational-wave researcher Alberto Vecchio from Birmingham University as he discusses a groundbreaking LIGO detection, confirming Hawking's area theorem with the merging of two black holes. Vecchio highlights how this elegant math has withstood rigorous testing. The podcast also explores an ambitious ESA plan to catch a pristine comet on its first visit to the inner solar system, supported by insights from Colin Snodgrass and Meg Schwamb about upcoming space missions. Discover the future of cosmic exploration and its exciting possibilities!