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    In Scientific Milestone, Einstein's Gravitational Waves

    The world of astronomy is celebrating a discovery most of the rest of us will have trouble understanding. But it's said to provide a whole new way of looking at the universe -- and even listening to it.

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 11, 2016 • 9m Listen

    The world of astronomy is celebrating a discovery most of the rest of us will have trouble understanding. But it's said to provide a whole new way of looking at the universe -- and even listening to it.

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    One astronomer says, "the skies will never be the same" after today's announcement that science has finally detected the gravitational waves predicted by Albert Einstein 100 years ago. We hear more from astrophysicist Ian O'Neill, a Space Science Producer for Discovery News, and Nickie Twilley, a contributing writer for the New Yorker and co-host of Gastropod, a podcast about food.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Gideon Brower

      Independent Producer

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Ian O'Neill

      astrophysicist and science writer

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      Nicola Twilley

      New Yorker / Gastropod

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    The full episode

    3 of 3
    NATO Prepares to Counter Russian Aggression
    1. 1:48Resolution to Standoff at Oregon Wildlife Refuge?
    2. 8:24In Eastern Europe, Shades of the Cold War
    3. 42:07In Scientific Milestone, Einstein's Gravitational WavesYou’re reading this
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