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Chinese Astronomers Detect Gravitational Waves from Black Holes

1/30/2025

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Chinese astronomers Liu Kuo and Chen Siyuan have made waves in astrophysics by detecting elusive nanohertz gravitational waves. By analyzing 25 years of pulsar timing data from six radio telescopes, they uncovered signals tied to supermassive black holes. This remarkable achievement highlights the power of global teamwork in unraveling the mysteries of our universe.

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Chinese astronomers Liu Kuo and Chen Siyuan have made waves in astrophysics by detecting elusive nanohertz gravitational waves. By analyzing 25 years of pulsar timing data from six radio telescopes, they uncovered signals tied to supermassive black holes. This remarkable achievement highlights the power of global teamwork in unraveling the mysteries of our universe.