What's the Universe Made of?

The universe is hiding something. In fact, it is hiding a lot. Everything we experience on Earth, the stars and galaxies we see in the cosmos-all the "normal" matter and energy that we understand-make up only 5% of the known universe. Find out how scientists are discovering new secrets abo...

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Other Authors: Infobase,, Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : PBS, [2018]
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Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (53 min., 5 sec)) : sound.
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Summary: The universe is hiding something. In fact, it is hiding a lot. Everything we experience on Earth, the stars and galaxies we see in the cosmos-all the "normal" matter and energy that we understand-make up only 5% of the known universe. Find out how scientists are discovering new secrets about the history of the universe, and why they are predicting a shocking future.
Item Description: Originally released by PBS, 2018.
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Introduction: What's the Universe Made of? (1:31); Opportunity for Insight (3:05); Underground Lab (2:09); Massive and Expanding (2:23); Early Universe (8:33); Effecting Optics (5:26); Undiscovered Particle (3:35); Capturing Theory (6:12); Unanticipated Findings (6:36); Unknown Force (6:39); Cosmic Struggle (3:49); Credits: What's the Universe Made of? (1:05);
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The universe is hiding something. In fact, it is hiding a lot. Everything we experience on Earth, the stars and galaxies we see in the cosmos-all the "normal" matter and energy that we understand-make up only 5% of the known universe. Find out how scientists are discovering new secrets about the history of the universe, and why they are predicting a shocking future.
9 - 12, Academic/AP.
Streaming video file.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Closed-captioned.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (53 min., 5 sec)) : sound.
Format: Streaming video file.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Audience: 9 - 12, Academic/AP.
Access: Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.