Dark Matter
The Laws Of Cosmology May Need A Re-Write
A more accurate measurement of standard candles has thrown a wrench into our standard model of cosmology.
Beyond WIMPs: Exploring Alternative Theories Of Dark Matter
A team of scientists are looking beyond WIMPs in the search for Dark Matter, one which could be confirmed in…
The Milky Way Galaxy’s Dark Halo Of Star Formation
A new study shows that Dark Matter is triggering star formation in dwarf galaxies near the Milky Way.
Earth May Be “Hairy” with Dark Matter
I'm losing mine, but the Solar System may be way hairier than we ever thought, with thick crops of filamentary dark matter…
Scientists Map the Dark Matter Around Millions of Galaxies
This week, scientists with the Dark Energy Survey (DES) collaboration released the first in a series of detailed maps charting…
New Simulation Models Galaxies Like Never Before
Astronomy is, by definition, intangible. Traditional laboratory-style experiments that utilize variables and control groups are of little use to the scientists who…
New Signal May Be Evidence of Dark Matter, Say Researchers
Dark matter is the architect of large-scale cosmic structure and the engine behind proper rotation of galaxies. It's an indispensable part…
Astronomers Discover First Mulitiple-image Gravitationally-lensed Supernova
How about four supernovae for the price of one? Using the Hubble Space Telescope, Dr. Patrick Kelly of the University of…
Elusive Dark Matter Could Be Detected with GPS Satellites
You know the old saying: "if you want to hide something, put it in plain sight?" Well, according to a…
Macro View Makes Dark Matter Look Even Stranger
We know dark matter exists. We know this because without it and dark energy, our Universe would be missing 95.4%…