What Do Gravitational Waves Sound Like?

Updated 2.19.16, 12:04 PM EST by June Javelosa

Just last week, scientists finally confirmed that gravitational waves exist. Now, researchers from the LIGO (Laser Interferomater Gravitational Wave Observatory) unveil a video that captures the sound that ripples in the fabric of space-time make.

Hearing these gravitational waves means you can essentially hear the universe. So what does our universe sound like? Play the video and listen to it yourself.

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