Astronomers detect million-solar-mass object in distant universe
Astronomers have detected one of the darkest objects ever seen at a record cosmic distance—only with the assistance…
Astronomers detect million-solar-mass object in distant universe
Astronomers have detected one of the darkest objects ever seen at a record cosmic distance—only with the assistance…
Information could be a fundamental part of the universe – and may explain dark energy and dark matter
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Australia’s dark matter experiment construction nears completion
In 1998, researchers working deep beneath Italy’s Gran Sasso Mountain made a remarkable discovery. They detected what could…
Shining light on the Weak force: ATLAS observes WWγ production
The ATLAS Collaboration reports its first observation of WWγ production – a rare process involving the simultaneous production…
Scientists Find Cosmic “Fingerprints” of Mysterious Dark Matter
Rutgers researchers have mapped hidden patterns of dark matter by studying distant star-forming galaxies, uncovering clues about how…
Most detailed universe simulation yet: ESA’s Euclid project maps 3.4 billion galaxies
The catalogue describes each galaxy using more than 400 properties, including brightness, shape, velocity, and star formation rate.…
Astronomers Spot “Impossible” Fifth Image Unlocking Dark Matter Secrets
A mysterious fifth image inside a rare Einstein Cross exposed a massive halo of dark matter, giving astronomers…
The Hunt for Dark Matter Has a New, Surprising Target
Dark matter’s nature has long eluded scientists, but new theoretical and experimental advances are pointing to an unexpected…
Axion signals weaker than expected, could hide dark matter from view
Dark matter, the enigmatic cosmic ghost, is everywhere, but remains unseen. Scientists believe it outweighs normal matter in…
New Class of Ancient Star System Discovered Hiding in Our Galaxy
A globular cluster (white concentration of stars) naturally emerges in the high-resolution EDGE simulations. These simulations also predict…
Unprecedented ‘Einstein Cross’ Reveals Fifth Ghost Image and a Dark Matter Surprise
When gravity—an invisible yet ubiquitous force—bends and distorts light from distant galaxies, Earthbound observers get a rare glimpse…