Why This Gravitational Waves News Is A Big Deal

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Why This Gravitational Waves News Is A Big Deal

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Jun 30, 2023

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New gravitational waves, why orcas might be attacking boats and a new robot prototype inspired by animals: it's all in our latest roundup of science news, with All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro, Regina G. Barber and Geoff Brumfiel.Have questions about science in the news? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

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Jun 30, 2023

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