LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA observed “second generation” black holes
A pair of very special black hole mergers, detected just one month apart in late 2024, is improving how scientists understand the nature and evolution of the most violent deep-space collisions in our universe. Some features of these mergers point toward the...
The IFT welcomes Secondary School students as part of a ‘Job Shadow Day’
Students visited the center on October 28, 29, and 30, taking part in individual sessions with researchers and a group activity. Participants had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the heart of scientific research and see firsthand how scientists work to...
Open Call: Postodoc in gravitational waves and gravitational lensing
IFT (Madrid, Spain) invites applications for 1–2 postdoctoral positions in gravitational waves and gravitational lensing, funded by CSIC-MAX and “Atracción de Talento” grants. The positions will start in October 2026 or later. The initial appointment is for two years,...