This black hole merger animation was created using data collected by the LIGO and Virgo gravitational wave detectors, an observation designated GW190412. Credits ...

Spatial distortion from a plus-polarized gravitational wave travels perpendicular to the computer screen. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...

A novel way to find aliens might be through gravitational wave detection, Loeb says. He is interested in laser interferometry ...

According to Einstein’s theory of general relativity, gravitational waves warp spacetime. In the process, they could imprint permanent changes, or “gravitational memory,” on their surroundings.