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Cosmic breakthrough: Einstein proven right as gravitational waves discovered

Scientists are calling the discovery of gravitational waves the breakthrough of the century. It proves another part of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity correct and could enable us to learn more about how the universe was formed. Watch CBS News Science and Futurist Contributor Dr. Michio Kaku and Syracuse University Professor of Physics Duncan Brown on CBSN break it all down and what it means.
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