PBS Space Time - S2019E13: No Dark Matter = Proof of Dark Matter?
We’ve been failing to detect dark matter for decades. Finally, the latest failure to detect dark matter may have actually proved its existence. One of these is true: either most of the matter in the universe is invisible and formed of something not explained by modern particle physics OR our understanding of gravity is completely broken. The debate over which is true has raged for decades, but may finally have been resolved in an unlikely way: the proof that dark matter exists, and really is an exotic, unknown substance, may have come from the discovery of two galaxies that appear to have no dark matter at all. Today on Space Time Journal Club we’ll look at the papers that reveal this discovery.
Cast: Matthew O’Dowd
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PBS Space Time S2019E13 Synopsis
Stream PBS Space Time "No Dark Matter = Proof of Dark Matter?" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2019-04-24, this episode is part of Season 2019 of PBS Space Time. Featuring performances from Matthew O’Dowd among the cast. With a runtime of 15m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. We’ve been failing to detect dark matter for decades. Finally, the latest failure to detect dark matter may have actually proved its existence. One of these is true: either most of the matter in the universe is invisible and formed of something not e...
