Talk:Antimatter Manipulation/@comment-25809774-20150222201931/@comment-24415673-20160228191312

in real world terms darkmatter differs slightly form fiction, in the real world scientists use darkmatter to constitute the parts of the universe that they cannot explain (like the missing 98% or so of the universe that we cant account for) in addition to the description sage gave (which make sit a tad convoluted)

in fiction darkmatter is basically the scientific equivilent of ether with a specific set of value and properties, in the flash tv show the dark matter wave allowed humans to develop meta powers. in some sci fi ficiton darkmatter is an alternative source of fuel as in those universes it can be easily broken down to release 100% energy (simmilar to matter-antimatter annihilation) but without the threat the greater output of matter antimatter responses give off which makes it more useful one example is in the futurama universe where it is a reliable and abundant (thansk to moms factory's) source of power.

its important to note that many writers take liberties with darkmatter to suit their needs.