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> a model universe in which the normal matter we see around us in the form of atoms makes up only 5% of all the energy in it. About 20% is made up of exotic dar
by munchler 4y ago
> a model universe in which the normal matter we see around us in the form of atoms makes up only 5% of all the energy in it. About 20% is made up of exotic dark matter particles
> for each gram of normal matter there are 25 grams of the exotic dark matter
20% is four times 5%, yet there is 25x difference in mass? How does that work?
- tom-thistime 4y agoYeah the article seems to get some simple percentages wrong early on. (The downvotes on the comment above are incomprehensible, but that's downvotes for you.)
- ncmncm 4y agoThey are talking about dark matter in one instance, and dark matter + dark energy in the other. So, no contradiction.