Dark Matter [VERIFIED]

The exact identity of dark matter remains unknown, though several leading theories exist: The quest for dark matter with Matt Bothwell

It provides the "glue" that keeps galaxies from flying apart. Dark Matter

Dark matter is one of the most significant mysteries in modern science, representing a substance that does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, yet exerts a powerful gravitational pull on the universe. While it remains invisible to traditional telescopes, its presence is inferred by its impact on the visible world. The Cosmic Invisible The exact identity of dark matter remains unknown,

Most evidence suggests dark matter is "cold," meaning its particles move slowly relative to the speed of light. 🔭 Key Evidence The Cosmic Invisible Most evidence suggests dark matter

In the 1970s, astronomer Vera Rubin observed that stars at the edges of spiral galaxies were moving just as fast as those near the center. According to Newtonian physics, they should have been moving much slower or flying off into space unless some unseen mass was holding them in place. Galaxy Clusters

It does not interact with electromagnetic forces, meaning it is completely transparent.