Dark Matter
Nearby Ancient Dwarf Galaxies Have a Surprising Amount of Dark Matter
According to new research led from MIT, ancient dwarf galaxies may have had more dark matter than previously thought.
Narrowing Down the Mass of Dark Matter
Most of the matter of the universe is of a form unknown to physics. While we don't know what the…
By Measuring Light From Individual Stars Between Galaxy Clusters, Astronomers Find Clues About Dark Matter
Astronomers have been able to measure an extremely faint glow of light within galaxy clusters, and that measurement came with…
Astronomers Hoped to see Evidence of Dark Matter Particles Inside Betelgeuse. No Luck
Axions are a hypothetical particle that might explain the existence of dark matter. But it might occasionally interact with normal…
In Theory, Supermassive Black Holes Could get Even More Supermassive
A new study proposes that the upper mass limit for black holes could be a million times larger than we…
Weekly Space Hangout: December 9, 2020 – Casey Dreier: Are Changes Coming to NASA/US Space Policy?
https://youtu.be/d3_CZD2PhhA We are pleased to once again welcome Casey Dreier from the Planetary Society to the WSH. Casey will update…
Neutrinos Have Played a Huge Role in the Evolution of the Universe
Neutrinos are a form of dark matter, and they play a role in the evolution of the universe.
Astronomers find a galaxy that had its dark matter siphoned away
The galaxy NGC 1052-DF4 surprised scientists by having almost no dark matter to complement its stellar population. Recently a team…
Polarized light from the cosmic background hints at new physics
Distant light from the big bang is twisted as it travels to us. This could mean dark matter is more…
One of These Pictures Is the Brain, the Other is the Universe. Can You Tell Which is Which?
“Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in…