The universe is bustling with matter and energy. Even in the vast, apparent emptiness of intergalactic space, there’s one hydrogen atom per cubic meter. But is there such thing as a total absence of everything? Is it possible to make a completely empty space?
Rolf Landua and Anais Rassat explain the science behind vacuums. Lesson by Rolf Landua and Anais Rassat, animation by Karrot Animation.
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