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Chicago Scientists Explains ‘Discovery That Shook the World’

The Nobel Prize committee called it “a discovery that shook the world.”

Aired 10/04/2017 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Chicago Scientists Explains ‘Discovery That Shook the World’

Clip: 10/4/2017 | 8m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

The Nobel Prize committee called it “a discovery that shook the world.”

The Nobel Prize committee called it “a discovery that shook the world.” Local scientist Daniel Holz explains gravitational waves.

Aired 10/04/2017 | Rating NR

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