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The importance of gravitational waves

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In 2015 , a piece of equipment at an observatory in the US moved one quintillionth ( 10-18 ) of a meter.

This tiny movement was the first recorded event of gravitational waves.

It helped confirm Einstein 's theory of general relativity.

Knowing where we came from can help us predict where we're headed.