For the first time astronomers image the dark matter web that connects galaxies
This map shows how a dark matter bridge connects galaxies together.
Tag: dark matter
Newly found galaxy is almost entirely made out of dark matter
A dark galaxy that a Sith Lord would enjoy.
Scientists uncover unique speed and direction of Milky Way’s spinning ‘halo’
The findings could reveal the location of the missing matter of our universe.
Large Underground Xenon experiment fails to detect dark matter
Invisible dark matter continues to elude scientists
This is what a simulation of the universe looks like
The image above is a timeline with each frame showcasing a stage in our Universe's evolution, from humble beginning to ...
Looking for Dark Radiation might help science discover dark matter, finally
Matter accounts for 31.7% of the mass-energy content of the universe, and 84.5% of the matter is dark matter. In ...
Astronomers discover massive ultra-dark galaxies – might be filled with dark matter
Astronomers have discovered a whopping 854 new ultra-dark galaxies which might have large quantities of the elusive dark matter, which ...
First dark matter map spots the invisible substance that might help form galaxies
This is the first map in a series of maps that will be stitched together to form a grand picture ...
Gamma Ray Signal Might Help Scientists Zoom in on Dark Matter
At the core of a newly found dwarf galaxy, astronomers discovered a mysterious source of gamma rays that may signal ...
New study suggests Big Bang never occurred, Universe existed forever
Climate change is a threat to all life and vegetation here on Earth, but some places are worse off than ...
Our Galaxy Might Be a Huge Wormhole
Based on latest evidence and calculations, our entire galaxy, the Milky Way, might be a a huge wormhole, stable and ...
Study shows Dark Energy is erasing Dark Matter
A newly published study has revealed that dark matter is being swallowed up by dark energy, offering valuable data not only ...
Researchers create a remarkably accurate model of our Universe and its evolution
The Illustris project took 5 years of software development and 3 months running on 8000 processors - but it sure was ...
Most convincing evidence for Dark Matter found – still not conclusive
Scientists have been analyzing high-energy gamma rays originating from the center of our galaxy and they've reported that there's a ...
MIT ‘DarkLight’ experiment seeks to create dark matter in the lab
Mysterious and elusive, dark matter has escaped scientists time and time again; yet confirming its existence is quintessential to current ...
Massive dark energy survey launched set to probe its secrets
Dark energy is the mysterious force that drives the Universe's expansion at an ever increased pace. Probing and understanding this ...
Bono’s thoughts on outer space lead to thoughts on inner space
Bono of U2 recently let it be known that he was a student of astrophysics (yes, truly!). Upon meeting the ...
‘Dwarf’ galaxy is most lightweight ever found
An extremely rare and small galaxy has just been reported by astronomers, which by all accounts can be considered the ...
A simple theory explains what dark matter might be made of
Most certainly, one of the top goals in physics today is proving the existence of dark matter - the elusive ...
Extremely rare double Einstein ring imaged by Hubble
(c) NASA/ESA Hubble just never ceases to surprise. The latest astronomical find discovered using the ever ...