NSF Director on 1st cosmic event seen in gravitational waves and in light

The video discusses the collision of two neutron stars, located 130 million light years away, and the groundbreaking discovery of both gravitational and electromagnetic waves from this event. It highlights the role of the NSF in funding high-risk, high-reward research that leads to transformative discoveries. The announcement serves as an inspiration to push the boundaries of knowledge and explore answers to significant questions.

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