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Hubble telescope discovers rare galaxy that is 99% dark matter
By Robert Lea published
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered what seems to be a galaxy that is the most heavily dominated by dark matter ever seen.

How astronomers are unveiling the 'skeleton' of the universe
By Paul Sutter published
Faint structures play a crucial role in cosmic development, and scientists are only just beginning to grasp their full extent and role in shaping the universe.

Could the Milky Way galaxy's supermassive black hole actually be a clump of dark matter?
By Robert Lea published
New research suggests that the heart of the Milky Way may be dominated by a dense clump of dark matter rather than the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*.

Does dark matter actually exist? New theory says it could be gravity behaving strangely
By Robert Lea published
"It highlights gravity's possible hidden complexity and invites a reevaluation of where dark matter effects originate."

James Webb Space Telescope's view of 800,000 galaxies paints a detailed picture of dark matter
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers used James Webb Space Telescope data to determine the density of the universe's most mysterious "stuff."

Scientists just got the clearest picture of the dark universe yet: 'Now the dream has come true'
By Robert Lea published
"These results from the Dark Energy Survey shine new light on our understanding of the universe and its expansion."

You're getting warmer! Hot dark matter could refine cosmic game of hide and seek
By Robert Lea published
"Dark matter can be red hot when it is born, but still have time to cool down before galaxies begin to form."

Is dark matter made of mysterious 'ghost particles?' Galaxy clusters could hold the answer
By Robert Lea published
"WIMPs are still the leading candidate for dark matter, but billions of dollars of experiments have been done, only getting stronger and stronger upper limits, so alternative scenarios have to be considered."
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