Sixty Symbols Looks at the Gravitational Waves

In this fascinating video, the physics and astronomy experts from the University of Nottingham at Sixty Symbols take a look at the newly discovered evidence of primordial gravitational waves in the cosmic background radiation. Beginning with an explanation of what the gravitational waves are, the team quickly dives into just what the discovery means with regards to our understanding of the Big Bang and the origins of the universe.

Be sure to check out Five Facts about the gravitational waves and Veritasium’s look at the discover as well.