Remembering Vera Rubin, Who Made Dark Matter Matter

Remembering Vera Rubin, Who Made Dark Matter Matter

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Scientist Vera Rubin made the theory of dark matter a reality and, many say, created modern astrophysics. NPR’s Ari Shapiro discusses Rubin’s passing with fellow astrophysicist Risa Wechsler.

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