Mapping the 95% of the universe that remains invisible
In short: Most of our universe is composed of substances we cannot see or touch. This video explores how the Euclid space telescope is finally capturing the imprints left by these mysterious forces.
While visible matter—stars, planets, and galaxies—makes up only 5% of the cosmos, the remaining 95% consists of dark matter and dark energy. Dark matter acts as a cosmic "glue" that holds galaxies together, while dark energy works in opposition by stretching space and pushing galaxies apart at accelerating speeds.
Launched in July 2023 by the European Space Agency, the Euclid telescope aims to create a detailed three-dimensional map of the universe. By observing how galaxies cluster or scatter, scientists can infer the behavior of these invisible forces. Recent data from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory suggests that dark energy may be behaving more strangely than previously predicted.
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