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Gravitational waves thrumming through the universe heard for first time

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For the first time, astronomers have been able to hear the "chorus" of gravitational waves pulsing through the universe. This is the first-ever direct evidence of gravitational wave background which has long been theorized by scientists. The newly-detected gravitational waves, or ripples in space-time, are louder than expected and could significantly enhance our current understanding of the universe.