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How do scientists hunt for dark matter? A physicist explains why the mysterious substance is so hard to find

Dark matter doesn’t seem to interact with the matter we can see and touch, so scientists look for it in unusual places, like faraway galaxies and...

09.02.2026 3

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David Joffe

Is Mars really red? A physicist explains the planet’s reddish hue and why it looks different to some telescopes

Mars isn’t a bright, fire-engine red, but the iron oxide in its rocks makes it appear redder than other planets, especially from afar.

16.06.2025 3

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David Joffe