This updated edition of the New York Times Notable Book recounts the long hunt for Einstein’s predicted gravitational waves—and celebrates their discovery.

Instead of collecting light waves or radio waves, these novel instruments will allow scientists to place their hands upon the fabric of space-time itself and co

This acclaimed, accessible, and engaging account explores Einstein's theory of general relativity and the efforts of scientists to detect gravitational waves. I

Examines the ramifications of Einstein's relativity theory, exploring the mysteries of time and considering black holes, time travel, the existence of God, and