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Matt O’Dowd’s Favorite Object in the Universe
Astrophysicist Matt O'Dowd explains how quasars, supermassive black holes, and gravitational lensing are revealing the universe's deepest secrets, with AI becoming essential for future discoveries.
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How We’re Trying to Detect Dark Matter Particles, with Katherine Freese
Theoretical physicist Katherine Freese reveals cutting-edge methods for detecting dark matter, from billion-year-old rocks to 'dark stars' observed by the James Webb Telescope, and challenges prevailing theories on dark energy.
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