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Lab Tuned to Gravity's 'Ripples'

Krishna Dagli writes "One of the great scientific experiments of our age is now fully underway. Success would confirm fundamental physical theories and open a new window on the Universe, enabling scientists to probe the moment of creation itself. The experiment is trying to detect ripples created in the fabric of space-time that sweep out from merging black holes or exploding stars and detection would be a final test of Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. "

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  1. finally by StanVassilevTroll · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    gravity waves create a first post.

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    I like to take it in the ass
    1. Re:finally by chunky+shit+salsa · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      heeeeey. how about some spicy salsa with that first post?

  2. Space Core Directive 34124 by tehgimpness · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    "No officer with false teeth should attempt oral sex in zero gravity."

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    ZOMGWTFPWNtKKTHNXBIBI!!!ONE!111!!!
  3. Re:sooo cold out in space by ifuckyoutroll · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    My ass is in tune with Gravity's Ripples.
    I fuck you.

  4. ripples in fabric of space-time? by runlevel+5 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    If this test is sucessful, what can be used with the information the scientists gain? It may become possible to predict future ripples, but the nature of such phenomena would suggest that they can't be avoided or blocked.