The announcement confirming the discovery of gravitational waves created sensational media interest. But educational outreach and communication must remain high on the agenda if the general public is to understand such a landmark result.
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Key, J., Hendry, M. Defining gravity. Nature Phys 12, 524–525 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys3786
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