The Physics Nobel Goes to the Detection of Ripples in Space and Time

Published: Oct. 5, 2017, 8:12 a.m.

b"The way the Nobel Committee tells it, the story of this year\\u2019s physics prize begins like a certain 1970s space opera. \\u201cOnce upon a time, a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, two massive black holes engaged in a deadly dance,\\u201d said physicist and Nobel committee member Olga Botner at today's prize announcement. The pair spiraled toward each other, colliding to form an even bigger black hole with a mass 62 times that of Earth's sun.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"