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S2·E6 Dark Matter

Core Aired January 15, 2008
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Synopsis

Scientists have no idea what it is, but Dark Matter and Dark Energy make up 96% of the Universe. Dark Matter is everywhere. It passes through everything we know on earth at billions of particles every second, yet no one has ever gotten a direct detection of this mysterious dark substance. An even more bewildering force is Dark Energy, which is rapidly pushing apart our Universe. Discovered only ten years ago, scientists are struggling to comprehend its unusual characteristics and answer the ultimate question; what is the fate of our Universe?

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When did Season 2 Episode 6 of The Universe air?

Season 2, Episode 6 ('Dark Matter') originally aired on January 15, 2008.

How long is Season 2 Episode 6 ('Dark Matter')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Universe.

What happens in The Universe Season 2 Episode 6?

Scientists have no idea what it is, but Dark Matter and Dark Energy make up 96% of the Universe. Dark Matter is everywhere. It passes through everything we know on earth at billions of particles every second, yet no one has ever gotten a direct detection of this mysterious dark substance. An even mo...

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