What is Dark Matter? A Mystery of the Universe

The video explores the concept of dark matter, explaining its mysterious nature and why it is called 'dark.' It discusses the composition of the universe, highlighting that dark matter makes up 26% of it, while ordinary matter is only 5%. The video presents evidence for dark matter, such as the observations by Fritz Zwicky and the phenomenon of gravitational lensing. It also explores theories about dark matter, including MACHOs and WIMPs, and the challenges in detecting it. The video emphasizes the evolving nature of scientific understanding and the possibility of future discoveries.

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