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03/18/14

Wired

That signal from the beginning of time could redefine our universe

The physics world was on fire yesterday after an announcement that astronomers had detected a signal from the beginning of time. This might lead to us learning further crazy things about our universe.

03/18/14

IEEE Spectrum

How do you see gravitational waves?

Why didn't we see this before? And why are we seeing it now?

03/18/14

New Scientist

Multiverse gets real with glimpse of big bang ripples

The theory of inflation is linked to the idea that the universe is constantly giving birth to smaller "pocket" universes within an ever-expanding multiverse.

03/17/14

New York Times

Detection of waves in space buttresses landmark theory of big bang

Radio astronomers reported that they had seen the beginning of the big bang, and that the hypothesis known as inflation looks right.

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Recognizing Rosemary Fowler

11/05/24

Pruthvi Mehta

A physicist reflects on learning about a hidden figure whose research helped inspire her own.

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