gravitational waves; LIGO
When Neutron Stars Collide, the Explosion is Perfectly Spherical
Kilonova explosions are almost perfectly spherical, which could help us study cosmic expansion.
The Kilonova-Chasing Gravitational-Wave Optical Transient Observer is About to be Watching the Whole Sky
Lately there has been a flood of interest in gravitational waves. After the first official detection at LIGO / Virgo…
Astronomers Just Detected Either the Least Massive Black Hole, or a Strange and Massive Neutron Star
Somewhere around 2.5 solar masses is the line between black holes and neutron stars. Now we've found an object right…
LIGO Will Squeeze Light To Overcome The Quantum Noise Of Empty Space
LIGO is so sensitive it can hear the quantum fluctuations of a vacuum. But by squeezing light it can make…
Gravitational Waves Might be the Key to Finding Dark Matter
Exotic dark matter theories. Gravitational waves. Observatories in space. Giant black holes. Colliding galaxies. Lasers. If you're a fan of…
LISA is On! Gravitational Wave Detection is Going to Space
The ESA recently decided to move forward with its LISA mission, a trio of satellites that will be the first…
Astronomy Without A Telescope – Gravitational Waves
[/caption] Gravitational waves have some similar properties to light. They move at the same speed in a vacuum - and…