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25 years after its discovery, dark energy remains frustratingly elusive
By Paul Sutter published
While there are hints that dark energy may be 'phantom,' its true nature remains frustratingly elusive, a new study reports.
Researchers dig deep underground in hopes of finally observing dark matter
By Hugh Lippincott published
Physicists like me don't fully understand what makes up "dark matter." Deep beneath South Dakota, we're trying to change that.
What is dark matter?
By Nola Taylor Tillman last updated
Reference Roughly 80% of the mass of the universe is made up of dark matter, a material that scientists cannot directly observe. So why do scientists think it dominates?
Euclid 'dark universe' telescope reveals its 1st sparkling images of the cosmos (photos)
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Euclid's stunning seminal images confirm that the observatory's instruments are working as expected.
We can measure dark energy across the universe in our own cosmic backyard
By Paul Sutter published
Researchers have found a new way to measure dark energy — the mysterious force that is causing the expansion of the entire universe to accelerate — using data from our own cosmic backyard.
Massive galaxy with no dark matter is a cosmic puzzle
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have discovered a massive galaxy that does not seem to contain dark matter, a cosmic puzzle that could challenge theories surrounding the evolution of the universe.
'Hidden' photons could shed light on mysterious dark matter
By Robert Lea published
A new super-cool technique could shed light on a hidden dark matter candidate known as 'dark photons.'
World's biggest radio telescope could tease out secrets of dark matter, universe's 1st galaxies
By Robert Lea published
The coming Square Kilometre Array could shed light on mysterious dark matter, revealing the role it played in the formation of the universe's first galaxies.
Do fabled 'dark stars' actually exist? James Webb Space Telescope spots 3 candidates
By Elizabeth Howell published
The James Webb Space Telescope spotted three objects that may be 'dark stars,' or stars that are powered by dark matter. But follow-up work is needed to learn their nature.
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