In this episode of Cosmos in a Pod, we delve into one of the greatest mysteries of modern astrophysics: dark matter. It’s invisible, untouchable, and yet it shapes the universe in profound ways. What is dark matter made of? How do we know it’s there? And why has it eluded detection for so long?

Key Highlights:

• What Is Dark Matter? Learn about the fundamental nature of dark matter, its role in the universe, and why it remains one of science’s greatest enigmas.
• Evidence for Dark Matter: Explore how galaxy rotation curves, gravitational lensing, and cosmic microwave background data point to the existence of this mysterious substance.
• Theories About Dark Matter: Discover potential candidates like WIMPs, axions, and sterile neutrinos, as well  ...