Dark Matter
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…
A new way to map out dark matter is 10 times more precise than the previous-best method
Astronomers have to be extra clever to map out the invisible dark matter in the universe. Recently, a team of…
The galaxy with 99.99% dark matter isn’t so mysterious any more
The dwarf galaxy known as Dragonfly 44 caused a stir recently: apparently it had way, way more dark matter than…
If dark matter is a particle, it should get inside red giant stars and change the way they behave
Dark matter makes up the vast majority of matter in the universe, but we can't see it. At least, not…