How do scientists hunt for dark matter? A physicist explains why the mysterious substance is so hard to find
David Joffe, Associate Professor of Physics, Kennesaw State University
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Can we generate a way to interact with dark matter with current technology? – Leonardo S., age 13, Guanajuato, Mexico
That’s a great question. It’s one of the most difficult and fascinating problems right now in both astronomy and physics, because while scientists know that the elusive substance called dark matter makes up the majority of all...