So incredible is this research, scientists predict that gravity waves will eventually allow us to listen to the birth of the universe itself.
Gravity Waves are a vibration akin to sound waves which travel through space at the speed of light.
They will provide humanity with a new sense - a sense of hearing with which to explore the Universe. For humanity, the sudden ability to listen to the sounds of the universe is like a child born deaf being given a bionic ear. The discovery of electromagnetic waves in 1886 spawned a dramatic and unforseen revolution as the new waves were progressively harnessed for communication, medicine and astronomy. Gravity wave technology has already created a surge of innovation that will bring significant practical and economic benefits to Australia. In recent years there has been a decline in student interest in science.