Scientists have two ways to spot gravitational waves. Here are some other ideas
To see all the gravitational waves the cosmos offers, scientists are thinking big — and small
![Illustration of two black spheres orbiting in a grid with ripples that represent gravidational waves](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/090523_ec_gravitational-waves_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
Gravitational waves (illustrated) are produced when massive objects like black holes or neutron stars orbit one another. These waves vibrate the fabric of spacetime (grid).
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