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16/02/2016
Adam Walton talks to astrophysicists at Cardiff University about the recent detection of gravitational waves and what it means to the layman.
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Sun 21 Feb 2016
06:31
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
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Ants, Bowling Balls & Trampolines: Gravitational Waves explained
Duration: 01:47
Making Waves
The excitement of last Thursday's announcement that gravitational waves had been detected has still not abated in the Science Cafe office. You've heard the headlines and absorbed a few mind-boggling sound-bites, but if you want the full story of Cardiff University's involvement then this is where you'll find it. Adam Walton talks to a couple of top communicatiors on the subject - Patrick Sutton andΒ Chris North fromΒ Cardiff's School of Physics and Astronomy. Together they bring clarity andΒ fun to a topic that has enthralled the world.
Broadcasts
- Tue 16 Feb 2016 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
- Sun 21 Feb 2016 06:31Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
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