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How the Edge of Our Galaxy Defies Known Physics

Join host Dianna Cowern as she puts her MIT physics degree to the test. With experiments, demonstrations, and cool new discoveries, Physics Girl sheds new light on the fun, adventurous side of physical science.

How the Edge of Our Galaxy Defies Known Physics

Season 4 Episode 16 | 10m 36s | CC

How is it possible that you can't see 95% of the universe? The edge of our milky way defies known physics, so physicists are using the LHC at CERN to search for Dark Matter.

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