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Episode 22: Gravitational waves

Join Liz and Sarah on the hunt to find elusive ripples in space-time traveling at the speed of light.
By Astronomy Staff | Published: December 13, 2013 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes? Contact Liz and Sarah at
cosmicadventures@astronomy.com

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