Dark Energy Explained

Explore how dark energy is driving the accelerated expansion of the universe.

Transcript

00:00You need to watch this if you think the universe is just a serious old chap.

00:04Spoiler alert, it's not. So let's talk about dark energy.

00:07It's like that one friend who never shows up but still manages to ruin all your plans.

00:12Dark energy makes up a whopping 68% of the universe. And guess what?

00:17We have absolutely no idea what it is. Scientists call it dark because it's mysterious,

00:22not because it's emo. Imagine trying to explain your job when you don't even know what you do.

00:27That's dark energy in a nutshell. This cosmic prankster is making the universe expand faster

00:33and faster, like it's in a hurry to get somewhere but forgot its keys at home.

00:37So next time you feel lost and confused, just remember,

00:41even the universe has no clue what's going on half the time.

00:44Pause, chuckle, stay curious, stay quirky.

00:48And remember, the universe might just be the biggest prankster of all.

00:52Cheers!