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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 14 MIN

Exploring UWM's role in the discovery of gravitational waves 10 years ago

from Lake Effect Spotlight · host WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

It’s been just over a decade since the game-changing discovery of gravitational waves in the distant universe. Gravitational waves are ripples in space-time caused by cosmic collisions. By processing massive amounts of data, UW-Milwaukee scientists played key roles in the discovery, contributing to a Nobel Prize in Physics.  The discovery of gravitational waves opened a new door of study, and this work continues in our backyard today. To learn more about the significance of this anniversary and the new discoveries it led to, Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski speaks with UWM physics and astronomy assistant professor, Lia Medeiros.

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