The construction of LIGO took 50 years, showcasing the tenacity and commitment of the scientists involved, many of whom dedicated their lives to the project.

One of the most incredible things humans have accomplished is detecting gravitational waves through LIGO, which allows us to observe events from the early universe.

On September 14, 2015, after years of work, LIGO detected its first gravitational wave, a signal from a collision of black holes that occurred over a billion years ago.

LIGO is like a gigantic musical instrument designed to record the shape of the ringing drum of spacetime, allowing scientists to listen to gravitational waves rather than just taking snapshots of them.

Gravitational waves, while detected by LIGO and predicted to carry energy, present a challenge in general relativity because covariant definitions based on stress energy yield zero energy for pure gravitational waves.

Despite the failure of our first product, we believed in our mission to improve communication and enhance people's lives, which motivated us to continue.

Our first employee recognized that we persevered through tough times because we were passionate about our mission, which is essential for success.

Even in old age, scientists remember the excitement of their first encounters with the universe, which continues to inspire them throughout their lives.

In science, significant discoveries often arise from chance or hard work, emphasizing the importance of time spent in the lab.