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Dark matter

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Simple meaning

Invisible mass we infer from gravity, because galaxies spin too fast to be held by the stars we see.

Why it’s cool

Most of the matter in the universe may be this stuff — and we still have not bottled it.

Difficulty 🧠🧠🧠Physics · Cosmology

Today’s word is Exaptation.

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