Dark Energy : Science World Report

Nov 24, 2015 08:24 AM EST

Dark Matter 'Hairs' May Surround Earth and Other Planets

The solar system may be a lot hairier than we thought. Scientists have found that there may be long filaments, or "hairs," of dark matter around Earth and our solar system.

Nov 10, 2015 09:37 AM EST

Dark Matter Mysteries May be Solved by New Telescope Peering into 'Near Space'

A new telescope peering into "near space" may help unravel the mysteries of dark matter. Scientists hope to use the new telescope, which examines space within a few thousand light-years of Earth- to seek answers related to the field of high-energy astrophysics.

Oct 21, 2015 01:28 PM EDT

Magneticum Pathfinder: Precision Simulation of the Evolution of the Universe

Astrophysicists with the Magneticum Pathfinder project completed the most precise simulation of the universe's evolution for scientific use worldwide.

Sep 24, 2015 03:52 PM EDT

Stealth Dark Matter Theory May Reveal Why Universe is Missing its Mass

Scientists may have developed a theory to explain why dark matter has evaded direct detection.

Aug 24, 2015 08:16 AM EDT

Dark Energy 'Chameleon' May be Snared with New Experiment

Dark energy may be hiding in our midst in the form of hypothetical particles called "chameleons." Now, one researcher has a plan to flush them out.

Aug 17, 2015 03:45 PM EDT

Dark Energy Survey Finds More Dwarf Satellite Galaxies With Dark Energy Camera

The Dark Energy Survey (DES) has discovered 17 possible dwarf satellite galaxies in the past six months, which could help lead to better knowledge about dark energy.

Jul 02, 2015 01:08 PM EDT

Dark Matter Map May Reveal Universe's Early History

A dark matter map may reveal a bit more about the universe's early history

Mar 09, 2015 07:28 AM EDT

Planck Satellite Reveals New Data on Dark Energy and Gravitation Theory

Scientists have gained some new insights into dark energy and the theory of gravitation by analyzing data from the Planck satellite mission

Nov 01, 2014 10:31 AM EDT

Dark Energy May be Gobbling Up Dark Matter in Our Universe

Scientists may have uncovered some startling new information about dark matter and dark energy. They've discovered hints that dark matter is slowly being swallowed by dark energy that grows as it interacts with dark matter

Sep 17, 2013 05:51 PM EDT

Dark Energy Probed by World's Most Powerful Digital Camera (Picture)

On August 3, the world’s most powerful digital camera turned its eye skyward for a five-year mission, and an international collaboration of over 200 scientists began the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the largest galaxy survey ever attempted. Their goals are to learn why gravity is causing the expansio...

Jun 12, 2013 08:38 PM EDT

Work on Science Module For Dark Universe Mission Euclid Started

In particular, Euclid will address one of the most important questions in modern cosmology: why is the Universe expanding at an accelerating rate today, rather than slowing down due to the gravitational attraction of all the matter in it?

Jan 24, 2013 04:21 PM EST

NASA Joins Dark Universe Project of ESA Hunting For Dark Matter And Energy

A European space telescope designed to investigate the mysterious natures of dark matter and dark energy will launch in 2020 - and the North American Space Agency agreed to contribute to the project known as Euclid by supplying 20 of the required detectors for the near-infrared instrument. NASA also...