LIGO
Type: Company
As of November 2026, LIGO has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jul 2025 on Dr. Becky. LIGO is frequently referenced in podcasts for its advanced capabilities in measuring gravitational waves, often noted as surpassing other experiments like the muon g-2. In Dr. Becky's episode discussing black holes, LIGO is highlighted for spotting significant black hole mergers, while another episode mentions a research paper from LIGO providing strong evidence for Hawking's area theorem. Its precision and contributions to modern science are consistently acknowledged.
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is a large-scale physics experiment and observatory designed to detect cosmic gravitational waves. Prior to LIGO, all data about the universe had come in the form of light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation, from limited direct exploration on relatively nearby Solar System objects such as the Moon, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and their moons, asteroids etc., and from high energy cosmic particles. Initially, two large observatories
| Mentioned in | 4 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on Dr. Becky |
| Industry | Gravitational Wave Research |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Website | ligo.caltech.edu |
What do podcasts say about LIGO?
4 quotes, recorded on CERN and Dr. Becky.
The only experiment that beats us is LIGO.
CERN · · Hear itA research paper from the LIGO collaboration… provided the strongest evidence yet… the marvels of modern science and engineering.
Dr. Becky · · Hear itMentioned in episode setup: LIGO has spotted its most massive black hole merger yet (no evaluation yet in provided excerpt).
Dr. Becky · · Hear itWe’ve detected many of these events… using gravitational wave detectors… like LIGO and Virgo.
Dr. Becky · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about LIGO?
2 shows discussed LIGO in these episodes; Dr. Becky leans favorable.
- Dr. Becky — 3 episodes; leans favorable
A research paper from the LIGO collaboration… provided the strongest evidence yet… the marvels of modern science and engineering.
FINALLY: evidence for Hawking's AREA THEOREM of black holes - CERN — 1 episode
The only experiment that beats us is LIGO.
Episode 6: A Final Moment for the Muon
Who talks about LIGO on podcasts?
LIGO came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on CERN.
- Episode 6: A Final Moment for the Muon on CERN (Nov 2025)
- FINALLY: evidence for Hawking's AREA THEOREM of black holes on Dr. Becky (Oct 2025)
- Ingredients for LIFE found around newly formed star?! | Night Sky News August 2025 on Dr. Becky (Aug 2025)
- Intermediate Mass Black Holes: fact or fiction? on Dr. Becky (Jul 2025)
What is LIGO mentioned alongside?
LIGO is most often mentioned alongside James Webb Space Telescope, Boot.dev and JUICE.
Mentioned together: James Webb Space Telescope, Boot.dev, JUICE, Ground News, Ammonite, Dr. Becky Smith, A Brief History of Black Holes, Michelle Dockati, Fowl and Collaborators, VA83