One of Einsteins theories has been proven correct by modern science. Scientists say they have at last detected gravitational waves – the ripples in the fabric of space-time that Einstein predicted nearly a century ago.
The findings have sent a jolt through the world of astronomy and physics. Scientists say the discovery opens a new door to the observation of the cosmos. For years, scientists have had indirect evidence that gravitational waves rippling across the universe do exist, but had no proof. Now, an all-star international team of astrophysicists using an extremely sensitive, $1.1 billion instrument has actually detected one of these waves from the distant collision of two black holes.
This is a major accomplishment and one theorist says it ranks up there with Galileo and the telescope.