Black Holes and Neutron Stars: A Merger in Space

The first detection of colliding black holes rocked the scientific world, establishing that gravitational waves are real and that we are able to measure them. More recently, scientists have achieved the first detection of colliding neutron stars, rocking the scientific world again and inaugurating the era of multi-messenger gravitational wave astronomy. In this program, astronomers and astrophysicists discuss the implications of these colossal cosmic mergers, what they create, and how they’re changing our view of the universe. PARTICIPANTS: Duncan Brown, Vicky Kalogera, Frans Pretorius, Jocelyn Read MODERATOR: Mario Livio MORE INFO ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND PARTICIPANTS: This program is part of the BIG IDEAS SERIES, made possible with support from the JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION. - SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel and “ring the bell“ for all the latest videos from WSF - VISIT our