World’s most sensitive dark matter detector achieves billionfold drop in radon Scientists working with one of the world’s most sensitive dark matter detectors say they have achieved a remarkable milestone in their quest to unlock the secrets of the universe. The detector, located deep underground to shield it from cosmic rays and other interference, has […]
Powerful magnetars mute axion signal, making dark matter more elusive than ever
Powerful Magnetars Mute Axion Signal, Making Dark Matter More Elusive Than Ever Dark matter, the enigmatic cosmic ghost, is everywhere, but remains unseen. Scientists believe it outweighs ordinary matter by approximately six to one, yet its presence is only inferred through gravitational effects on galaxies and stars. Despite numerous efforts to detect dark matter directly, […]
What we still don’t know: 10 new puzzles challenging modern science
What we still don’t know: 10 new puzzles challenging modern science Science has a knack for giving us answers, but sometimes its best trick is leaving us with more questions. Despite the tremendous progress made in various scientific fields, there are still mysteries that continue to baffle researchers and ignite curiosity across the globe. From […]
Dark matter could turn exoplanets into tiny black holes, shocking study reveals
Dark Matter Could Turn Exoplanets into Tiny Black Holes, Shocking Study Reveals A study suggests that exoplanets could be used to search for dark matter — the elusive substance that makes up approximately 85% of the universe’s mass. According to researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, dark matter could accumulate within the cores of […]
Astronomers combine 32 cosmic signals in bold hunt for dark matter’s axions
Astronomers Combine 32 Cosmic Signals in Bold Hunt for Dark Matter’s Axions Dark matter has remained one of the biggest riddles in modern physics. Astronomers know it makes up about 27% of the universe, yet its elusive nature continues to perplex even the brightest minds in the field. The search for dark matter has led […]
Neutrinos just ghosted dark matter in the hunt for their tiny mass, study reveals
Neutrinos: The Ghosts of the Particle World Revealed in a Surprising Study Neutrinos are among the strangest known particles, so lightweight that trillions pass through your body every second without you even noticing. These elusive particles have once again taken the spotlight in the world of physics, this time in a groundbreaking study that has […]
New nuclear clock tech may detect dark matter 10 trillion times weaker than gravity
New Nuclear Clock Technology: A Breakthrough in Dark Matter Detection A team of German scientists has proposed a new way to detect dark matter and potentially unlock the secrets of the universe. Through the development of nuclear clock technology, the team aims to detect dark matter signals that are a staggering 10 trillion times weaker […]
Ghost particles under pressure: KATRIN squeezes secrets from neutrinos
Ghost particles under pressure: KATRIN squeezes secrets from neutrinos They slip through walls, pass through planets, and rarely leave a trace. Can you guess what these elusive entities are? The answer lies in the mysterious world of neutrinos. These ghostly particles, with almost no mass and no electric charge, are among the most abundant in […]
String theory’s nightmare: Ghostly five-particle family promises to uncover dark matter
String Theory’s Nightmare: Ghostly Five-Particle Family Promises to Uncover Dark Matter For decades, physicists have chased the dream of unifying all of nature’s forces under a single theoretical framework. One of the leading candidates for this ultimate unification is string theory, a complex and mathematically elegant proposal that posits the existence of tiny, vibrating strings […]
New physics? Ion trap experiment targets ‘fifth force’ to explain dark matter
New Physics on the Horizon: Ion Trap Experiment Targets ‘Fifth Force’ to Explain Dark Matter In the realm of physics, the quest to unravel the mysteries of the universe never ceases. Scientists are constantly pushing the boundaries of our understanding, exploring new frontiers, and challenging established theories. One such frontier that has captured the attention […]