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How is the Force like dark matter?

For Dark Matter Day, scientist and Star Wars fan Dan McKinsey talks dark matter and the Force.

Scientist Dan McKinsey of Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley shares some thoughts on dark matter.

McKinsey recently answered questions about dark matter on Reddit Science.

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What is a photon?

The fundamental particle of light is both ordinary and full of surprises.

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