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A gravitational wave signal catalogued as GW250114, detected on January 14, 2025, has provided the spin rate of a black hole.

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Hanford, Washington and Livingston, Louisiana

Who
physicists
What
A gravitational wave signal catalogued as GW250114, detected on January 14, 2025, has provided the spin rate of a black hole.
When
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:44:18 GMT · 2h 39m ago
Where
Hanford, Washington and Livingston, Louisiana ·
Why
The signal, which was the loudest gravitational wave ever recorded, contained a second, previously unreadable signal that has now been interpreted.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The interpretation of the secondary signal within GW250114 provides new data on black hole physics, specifically their spin rates, advancing scientific understanding.

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