The cosmic microwave background and isopropies, the small fluctuations in temperature from place to place are related to fluctuations in density in both dark matter and ordinary matter. Dark matter just collapses toward the regions where the gravity is stronger. A difference between the odd and even numbered peaks of the CMB is incredibly strong evidence for dark matter.
Welcome to the April 2023 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number — based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questions themselves are good — and sometimes group them together if they are about a similar topic. Enjoy!
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