Einstein was right: Gravitational waves are warping space time

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Colliding galaxies are warping space-time here on Earth Source: Supplied / National Science Foundation

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New research has revealed space-time is being warped by huge gravitational waves which roll through the universe. It's believed these low-frequency waves are caused by merging galaxies.

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