Dark matter, the elusive search: Latest discoveries and news

Scientists capture bridge of stray stars being sucked from one galaxy to another

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 8 August 25

Astronomers spot a rare stellar bridge in Abell 3667, revealing an aggressive galaxy merger and new clues about dark matter.

Did 'primordial' black holes born right after the Big Bang help our universe's 1st stars form?

By Robert Lea published 1 August 25

New research suggests that primordial black holes could have played an important role in the formation of the universe's first stars, but did they help or hinder?

Vera Rubin Observatory glows under recalibration LEDs | Space photo of the day for July 28, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 28 July 25

The glowing light shows the intricate details that make this cutting-edge telescope work.

NASA's Roman Space Telescope could discover 100,000 new cosmic explosions: 'We're definitely expecting the unexpected'

By Robert Lea published 20 July 25

Supernovas, kilonovas, gamma-ray bursts... oh my! The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will uncover 100,000 of these explosions and many more powerful and violent cosmic events.

Our Milky Way galaxy may be surrounded by 100 undetected 'orphan' galaxies

By Robert Lea published 16 July 25

New research suggests that the Milky Way should be surrounded by as many as 100 undetected tiny and faint "orphan" galaxy companions.

Captured dark matter may transform some 'failed stars' into 'dark dwarfs'

By Robert Lea last updated 8 July 25

Brown dwarfs, also known as "failed stars," could be corrupted by dark matter and transformed into "dark dwarfs" powered by the universe's strangest stuff.

Biting the 'Bullet': Amazing new JWST photo shows titanic collision of galaxy clusters

By Keith Cooper published 4 July 25

It's another step on the road to one day discovering what dark matter could be.

James Webb Space Telescope uses cosmic archeology to reveal history of the Milky Way galaxy

By Robert Lea published 1 July 25

Cosmic archeologists have used the James Webb Space Telescope to excavate ancient disk galaxies that tell the story of how the Milky Way and other modern galaxies evolved.

Hello, neighbor! See the Andromeda galaxy like never before in stunning new image from NASA's Chandra telescope (video)

By Robert Lea published 27 June 25

Andromeda never looked as good as it does in a new image from the Chandra X-ray observatory and a range of powerful telescopes. A fitting tribute to dark matter pioneer Vera Rubin.

Rubin Observatory takes its 1st look at the night skies | Space photo of the day for June 26, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 26 June 25

The telescope, working with the world's largest digital camera, scans the night sky in search of dark matter.