Dark Matter : Science World Report

Mar 04, 2015 10:44 AM EST

Scientists Uncover New Data on the Nature of Dark Matter

Recent research may reveal a bit more about the nature of dark matter. Scientists have set limits to the properties of one of the particles which aspire to be identified as dark matter: axions.

Feb 19, 2015 10:27 AM EST

Dark Matter May Cause Mass Extinctions and Geologic Upheavals on Planet Earth

How much does dark matter impact our planet? It could potentially influence mass extinction events on Earth.

Feb 19, 2015 07:23 AM EST

Mysterious Dark Matter Guides the Growth of Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxies

It turns out that dark matter may be responsible for guiding the growth of supermassive black holes. Every massive galaxy has a black hole at its center and the larger that galaxy, the bigger its black hole. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at why the two are related.

Feb 03, 2015 06:56 AM EST

Newly Proposed Particle May Explain Why No One Has Detected Dark Matter

A newly proposed particle may be able to explain why no one has managed to detect dark matter. Scientists have found that this particle, if it exists, would interact strongly with normal matter and may solve the mystery of dark matter.

Dec 11, 2014 12:24 PM EST

Physicists Detect Possible Dark Matter Signal from the Perseus and Andromeda Galaxies

Scientists may have detected a possible signal from dark matter. They've picked up an atypical photon emission in X-rays coming from space, which could be evidence for the existence of a particle of dark matter.

Nov 18, 2014 11:21 AM EST

Scientists Discover New Technique to Detect Dark Matter

There may be a new method to detect dark matter. Physicists have taken a closer look at the current techniques and believe that they may just have a new way to detect elusive dark matter.

Nov 05, 2014 09:39 AM EST

Dark Matter Particles May be Massive Instead of Tiny

Physicists have been searching for dark matter particles for years. Now, though, scientists have announced that researchers may want to consider looking for candidate particles that are far more massive than the tiny, exotic particles that are currently being studied.

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

Oct 18, 2014 07:12 AM EDT

Scientists May Have Made the First Ever Direct Detection of Mysterious Dark Matter

Scientists may have made the first ever direct detection of dark matter, the mysterious material that has long puzzled physicists. The findings could mean a whole new way to look at the universe

Oct 09, 2014 10:16 AM EDT

Half as Much Mysterious Dark Matter Exists in Our Galaxy As Previously Thought

It turns out that there may not be nearly as much dark matter in the Milky Way as scientists thought. New measurements have shown that there is about half as much as this mysterious substance in the galaxy as previously estimated.

Sep 06, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

New Model for Dark Matter May Solve Long-Standing Issues

Scientists may have come up with a novel model of dark mater, the mysterious substance that makes up about 80 percent of our universe. The findings could shed new light on the nature of dark matter and show the path for future research.

Jul 02, 2014 12:40 PM EDT

Reinterpreting Mysterious Dark Matter: Scientist Unveils New Theory

Scientists have taken a closer look at mysterious dark matter and its role when it comes to the formation of galaxies and the structure of the universe.