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This artist's illustration depicts the merging black hole binary systems for GW150914 (left image) and GW151226 (right image).

For the Second Time Ever, Gravitational Waves Have Reached Earth

Jun 17, 2016 01:41 AM EDT

LIGO scientists have detected gravitational waves for the second time ever, confirming Einstein's general theory of relativity.

This Spacecraft Can Now Detect Ripples in Spacetime and Gravitational Waves

Ana Verayo |

Jun 08, 2016 02:30 AM EDT

After completing and passing a crucial test, ESA's LISA Pathfinder spacecraft is now ready to detect gravitational waves in space.

Chinese President watches screen showing sattelite coverage.

China to Send 3 Satellites to Space for Gravitational Wave Research Project

Iesha javed |

Mar 22, 2016 06:49 AM EDT

China laid the foundation for infrastructure of its "Tianqin" gravitational wave research project at the coastal city of Zhuhai on Sunday. This is the second Chinese proposal initiated for the exploration of gravitational waves in addition to the highly ambitious and expensive "Taiji" program.