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A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time

If you are trying to build a time machine, don't bother: even if we can design them, the universe makes it impossible for us (or anyone) to build them.

Spacequake

Spacequake

Just as earthquakes are the release of energy stored in subterranean faults, these gravitational waves were set in motion when two black holes – faults in space itself – became a single, stable object. Call it a spacequake.

Making Waves

Making Waves

Gravitational waves are already the science story of the week but if the rumours hold up they will one of the science stories of the century.

Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child

Every so often theoretical physics, gaming, and parenting overlap. Not that often, but it happens