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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The union of two black holes results in a massive black hole, causing gravitational waves. Northwestern scientists were among the group of researchers who
detected the waves, confirming a prediction of Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity.

Northwestern researchers part of historic gravitational waves discovery

February 11, 2016

Northwestern researchers are part of the first team of scientists to detect gravitational waves, a phenomenon first predicted by Albert Einstein, the University announced Thursday in a news release. The...

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