The Search for the Invisible Matter That Shapes the Universe

[Learn some astrophysics today]( [TED]( July 11, 2022 TODAY'S TED TALK [How we could solve the dark matter mystery]( 15 minutes · TED2022 The universe that we know, with its luminous stars and orbiting planets, is largely made up of elements we can't actually see -- like dark energy and dark matter -- and therefore don't fully understand. Theoretical physicist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein takes us inside the search for this cosmos-shaping invisible matter and explains how, with the help of a new generation of telescopes, we could be closer to demystifying it than ever before. "The universe is more queer and fantastical than it looks to the naked eye," she says. (If you want to hear more from Prescod-Weinstein, check out [her episode on "The TED Interview" podcast]( [Watch now »]( Playlist of the Day [Mind-bending questions from physics]( Mind-bending questions from physics Fascinating talks that seek to unravel some of the most fundamental, yet unexplainable parts of the cosmos. [Watch »]( 5 talks EXPLORE TED MEMBERSHIP Donate today to shape the future of TED. Every dollar of your donation powers TED’s mission: making great ideas accessible and sparking important conversations around the world. [Donate today »]( Download the TED app [App store]( [Google Play]( Copyright © 2022 TED, All rights reserved. You're receiving the TED Talks daily email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. (Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: ) [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( [view email in browser](