Results support Einstein’s theory and the idea that black holes have no “hair.”

“We will keep listening for these faint and remote cosmic whispers,” says the physics professor.

Findings reported just weeks into the network’s latest operating run. (Press release)

“If we are very lucky, we might observe something new … or maybe even something totally unexpected.”

The observatories are also releasing their first catalog of gravitational-wave events.

Physics professor brought leadership, resources, and an intellectual focus to the MIT astrophysics faculty and research staff during 15 years at the helm.