New Nova Grav Waves
Scientists detect gravitational waves from a new kind of nova, sparking a new era in astronomy Some 130 million years ago, in a galaxy far away, the smoldering cores of two collapsed stars smashed into each other. The resulting explosion sent a burst of gamma rays streaming through space and rippled the very fabric of the universe. On Aug. 17, those signals reached Earth — and sparked an astronomy revolution. WaPo New Nova