Astrophysicists use quasars to detect invisible gravitational waves

Charting the expansion of the Universe with gravitational waves

Ghent University is exploring how gravitational-wave observations are paving the way toward a deeper understanding of the cosmos.

Astrophysicists use quasars to detect invisible gravitational waves

Space might seem calm when gazing up at the night sky, but invisible waves ripple continuously through the universe, bending space and time. These waves, known as gravitational waves, carry crucial clues about cosmic events. Scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder are taking a fresh approach to detecting these elusive signals. Their method uses the subtle wiggles of distant celestial objects known as quasars. Astrophysicist Jeremy Dar…

Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (1938-2025): Visionary Astrophysicist, Science Communicator, and Institution Builder - American Kahani

Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (1938-2025): Visionary Astrophysicist, Science Communicator, and Institution Builder