TED Talks Daily The missing 96 percent of the universe | Claire Malone
Jul 14, 2021
In this insightful discussion, Claire Malone, a particle physicist at CERN, explores the elusive nature of dark matter and dark energy. She shares her journey through scientific challenges and emphasizes how these mysteries shape our understanding of the universe. Claire highlights innovative detection methods being used at the Large Hadron Collider to uncover hidden particles. Her perspective encourages a mindset of curiosity and resilience, reminding us that questioning our beliefs can lead to profound discoveries.
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3D Glasses Analogy
- Claire Malone uses 3D glasses analogy to explain her approach to physics research.
- Her cerebral palsy and the use of a synthesized voice become part of her unique approach.
Adapting to Lab Work
- Claire Malone couldn't handle lab equipment due to cerebral palsy.
- She directed assistants, improving her understanding of experiments.
Standard Model's Limitation
- The Standard Model of particle physics, a significant achievement, has a flaw.
- It only accounts for 4% of the universe, excluding dark matter and dark energy.