Updates on the Hunt for Dark Matter - SciShow Space News

Updates on the Hunt for Dark Matter - SciShow Space News

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Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the enigmatic nature of dark matter, which is believed to outnumber visible matter by five to one. It discusses primordial black holes (PBHs) as potential dark matter candidates, though evidence is scarce. Recent research from Japan suggests PBHs account for only a small fraction of dark matter. The video also examines axions, hypothetical particles that could constitute dark matter. Experiments like MIT's ABRACADABRA and astronomical observations aim to detect axions, but results remain inconclusive. The search for dark matter continues, with scientists exploring various possibilities.

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