Dark matter

Astronomers find an explanation for Milky Way’s warp

The results bolster hypothesis of how galaxy evolved.

Matter makes up 31% of the total amount of matter and energy in the universe

A research team relies on measuring the number of galaxy members to determine the mass of galaxy clusters.

Scientists measured the dark matter halos around ancient quasars

This is surprising!

Gravitational waves may reveal the nature of dark matter

Observations of gravitational waves from merging black holes may reveal new insights about dark matter.

The first evidence of a massive galaxy with no dark matter

The result is a challenge to the current standard model of cosmology.

JWST captured a glimpse of possible first-ever ‘dark stars’

A new type of star is pretty interesting all by itself.

A peek into a black hole’s back yard

Disks, spikes and clouds.

Helium nuclei research improves understanding of the origin and propagation of cosmic rays

Further evidence of spectral hardening and softening of cosmic ray particles.

Galactic alignment millions of light-years away support general relativity

Dark order in the universe.

New Universe’s cosmic expansion map confirms Einstein’s theory of gravity

For millennia, humans have been fascinated by the mysteries of the cosmos.

Approaching the mystery of dark matter: Recording its gravitational effects on visible matter

Thinking big and dark by starting small and light.

Research team measured a value for the ‘clumpiness’ of the universe’s dark matter

Using the dark matter distribution to test our cosmological model.

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