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Milky Way's halo of heated gases that helps form planets, is filled with residues from dead stars
Trendingdesk • 4 years agoThe 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
• 5 years agoThe 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
Trendingdesk • 5 years agoThe 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
Myupchar • 5 years agoSweden 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Newton's theory of gravity 'out of date', dark matter can explain ocean tides, UK scientist proposes
Trendingdesk • 5 years agoA 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
• 5 years agoWhile 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
Tech2 News Staff • 5 years agoThe 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
Tech2 News Staff • 5 years agoThe 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
Tech2 News Staff • 5 years agoThe 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
• 6 years agoPeebles advanced the concept of a dark matter component to the universe and its implications for the evolution of structure.