Name: The missing 96 percent of the universe
Uploaded: 2021-07-14T15:00:36Z
Duration: 12 min 34 s
Description: We've misplaced the building blocks of the cosmos -- and particle physicists like Claire Malone are on a mission to find them. Despite scientists hitting a "major snag" in uncovering what exactly makes up dark matter and dark energy, she explains how questioning our fundamental understanding of nature itself invites a different, more meaningful perspective universally.

Claire Malone: The missing 96 percent of the universe

The missing 96 percent of the universe

We've misplaced the building blocks of the cosmos -- and particle physicists like Claire Malone are on a mission to find them. Despite scientists hitting a "major snag" in uncovering what exactly makes up dark matter and dark energy, she explains how questioning our fundamental understanding of nature itself invites a different, more meaningful perspective universally.

Ninety-six percent of the universe is missing from the Standard Model, leaving dark matter and dark energy as unsolved mysteries. Particle collisions at the Large Hadron Collider create fleeting traces, but most particles predicted by physics remain undetected. Embracing different perspectives, both in research and daily life, can reveal new possibilities and unexpected breakthroughs. Seeing challenges as opportunities leads to fresh solutions, whether in science or in overcoming personal barriers.