Dark Matter

Milky Way's halo of heated gases that helps form planets, is filled with residues from dead stars

The observation was possible because of the works of a minisatellite called HaloSat that was launched from the ISS in 2018.

What's the matter with the Universe? Astrophysics produces the most precise answer yet

The total amount of matter in the observable Universe is equivalent to 66 billion trillion times the mass of our Sun.

New findings in dark matter physics could prompt brand-new model of the 'real' universe

The discovery, some experts think, might 'signal a gap' in the current understanding of dark matter and its properties.

COVID-19 immunity: 15% immune instead of expected 40% in Sweden; what immunological dark matter means and more

Sweden had more confirmed COVID-19 cases and fatalities than other Scandinavian countries, which implemented lockdown in March

Newton's theory of gravity 'out of date', dark matter can explain ocean tides, UK scientist proposes

A former Royal Aircraft Establishment scientist has proposed an alternative theory to Newton's, of why ocean tides form on Earth.

Beating it at its own game: Scientists use dark matter distortion to measure its temperature

While we know it exists, making up a quarter of the universe, we are yet to see a dark matter particle.

Tiny, cold clumps of dark matter seen by Hubble backs key prediction in dark matter physics

The finding suggests to astrophysicists that dark matter is a lot 'colder' than they knew, in smaller scales.

Two merging galaxy groups put on a spectacular display for Chandra telescope

The groups are located about 380 million light-years from Earth and will form a cluster after the merger.

Scientists may have discovered a fifth fundamental 'force of nature,' they’re calling it X17

The phenomenon involving helium has no fitting explanation basis the four known forces that govern the natural world.

Nobel Prize in Physics: James Peebles, master of the universe, shares award

Peebles advanced the concept of a dark matter component to the universe and its implications for the evolution of structure.