What is a gravitational wave? Janna Levin and comedian Matt Kirshen sit down with physicist Rainer Weiss to discuss LIGO, black holes, and the physics of gravitational waves. (Originally Aired October 4, 2016)NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  <a href="https://startalkmedia.com/show/deciphering-gravitational-waves-janna-levin-startalk-stars/">https://startalkmedia.com/show/deciphering-gravitational-waves-janna-levin-startalk-stars/</a>
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What is a gravitational wave? Janna Levin and comedian Matt Kirshen sit down with physicist Rainer Weiss to discuss LIGO, black holes, and the physics of gravitational waves.

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Deciphering Gravitational Waves, with Janna Levin – StarTalk All-Stars

Deciphering Gravitational Waves, with Janna Levin – StarTalk All-Stars

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