Ripples in spacetime caused by massive cosmic events, gravitational waves were first predicted by Einstein. Detected by observatories like LIGO, they reveal black hole mergers and neutron star collisions. Astronomers gain unprecedented insights into the universe's violent phenomena, while physicists test fundamental theories, benefiting scientific understanding and future space exploration.
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