Ripples in Spacetime
Einstein, Gravitational Waves, and the Future of Astronomy

The only example of Govert Schilling's work I'd come across was his co-authorship of the quirky but ultimately unsatisfying Tweeting the Universe, so it was interesting to see a 'proper' book by him on the timely topic of gravitational waves. I struggled a little with his writing style - it's very je......more

These videos chronicle the collision of a neutron star collision captured by LIGO after this book was already completed. It is worth watching when reading this book. [URL not allowed] [URL not allowed] Tonight I was reading chapter 11 of this book at Paner......more

The search for gravity’s kiss This book is for readers interested in learning the scientific, historical, and personal stories behind the detection of gravitational waves. This story is an incredible scientific odyssey. It conveys a sense of awe and excitement about a century of scientific investmen......more

I don’t usually review non-fiction books because I’m there to learn, not criticize, unless the book is obviously wrong (I’m looking at you, Hillary). But I must sing the praises of Gouvert Schilling’s Ripples in Spacetime, which concerns gravitational waves; specifically, the astonishing and world-c......more

"Ripples in Spacetime" chronicles the historic discovery of gravitational waves, offering a compelling narrative that blends rigorous science with engaging storytelling. Schilling takes readers on a journey through the century-long quest to detect these ripples in the fabric of spacetime, which were......more