The Search for Dark Matter: Understanding Its Cosmic Role

Dark matter is an invisible substance believed to make up 27% of the universe's mass.

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Observations of galaxies and gravitational lensing suggest the presence of dark matter.

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Dark matter helps galaxies form and stay intact by exerting gravitational force.

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These hypothetical particles are possible candidates for dark matter.

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Dark matter doesn’t interact with light, making it hard to detect directly.

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Scientists use particle detectors deep underground to try to observe dark matter.

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Discovering more about dark matter could reshape our understanding of the universe.

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