On Tuesday 31 October, the world will celebrate the historic hunt for the unseen – what scientists usually refer to as dark matter. From 20h00, the Globe of science and innovation will open its door to the public and thus join the global celebration.
Invisible dark matter makes up most of the universe – but we can only detect it from its gravitational effects. Learn from our experts about the experiments and theories that seek to provide us with a deeper understanding of this strange matter.
Katharine Leney, Researcher on the ATLAS experiment at CERN will introduce the evening and present the basic principles of dark matter using her bespoke dark matter cake; Wessel Valkenburg, Research Fellow at the Theory Department at CERN will explain the how and why research is carried out on dark matter.
Dark Matter Day falls on Halloween! Why don't you come dressed-up... as dark matter! The best costume will win a prize. Discover the worldwide programme of events on www.darkmatterday.com.
Further information:
- Free entry – Registration mandatory
- Event in English with simultaneous interpretation into French
- Full programme and registration available at: https://indico.cern.ch/e/darkmatterday.