Astronomers studied 72 large cluster collisions using Hubble and Chandra observations. They found dark matter continues straight through collisions without slowing down, interacting even less with itself than previously thought.
SourceESA/Hubble Information Centre·JournalScience·DateMar 26, 2015
A recent study published in Science reveals that dark matter particles do not interact with themselves when galaxy clusters collide, contradicting the view that they consist of proton-like particles. This finding challenges a major theory and raises new questions about the nature of dark matter.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalScience·DateMar 26, 2015
Nexus theory reconciles GR and Quantum Theory, explaining dark matter as the nexus graviton's constant rotational motion. The theory also sheds light on perplexing questions in physics, including a quantum description of Black Holes without singularities.
SourceWorld Scientific·JournalInternational Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics·DateMar 20, 2015
Researchers have found a set of celestial objects that resemble dwarf satellite galaxies orbiting the Milky Way. These discoveries could provide insights into dark matter and its role in galaxy formation.
SourceDOE/Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateMar 10, 2015
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A team of astronomers from University of Cambridge identified nine new dwarf satellites orbiting Milky Way, largest number ever discovered. The findings may help unravel mysteries behind dark matter, invisible substance holding galaxies together.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateMar 10, 2015
Astronomers spotted a distant supernova split into four images due to the gravity of a massive elliptical galaxy embedded in a cluster. The unique observation will help refine dark matter estimates and study the mass of the lensing galaxy and cluster.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalScience·DateMar 6, 2015
A team of astronomers has discovered a distant star exploding as a supernova, with four images captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. The unique alignment is due to the powerful gravity of a foreground galaxy embedded in a massive cluster, providing a rare opportunity to study dark matter.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalScience·DateMar 5, 2015
The Nexus theory provides a self-consistent explanation for Quantum Gravity, reconciling GR with Quantum Theory. It introduces the Nexus graviton, a composite particle that induces constant rotational motion and constitutes space-time.
SourceWorld Scientific·JournalInternational Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics·DateMar 5, 2015
Astronomers have observed a distant star exploding four times due to a massive galaxy cluster, providing a rare opportunity to test Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. The discovery also offers clues about the strength of gravity, dark matter, and dark energy in the universe.
SourceAustralian National University·JournalScience·DateMar 5, 2015
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Researchers from UGR have set limits to the properties of axions, which aspire to be identified as dark matter. The study uses numerical simulations of stellar evolution and suggests that axion emission can significantly affect the timing of helium burning in stars.
SourceUniversity of Granada·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 3, 2015
Research suggests that Earth's movement through dark matter may perturb comets' orbits, leading to heat in the Earth's core, which could trigger events like volcanic eruptions and changes in sea level. This phenomenon may hold the answer to understanding large-scale extinction events.
SourceNew York University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateFeb 19, 2015
A new study confirms dark matter's presence in the inner part of the Milky Way, including at our own cosmic neighborhood. Scientists created a comprehensive compilation of published measurements to observe rotation speeds and found that dark matter is needed to explain observed speeds.
SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 9, 2015
Astronomers validate earlier prediction of dark-matter dominated dwarf galaxy's location by discovering young Cepheid variables in the Norma constellation. The discovery sheds light on the nature of dark matter and confirms Newton's theory of gravity.
SourceRochester Institute of Technology·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateFeb 6, 2015
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Researchers at the University of Southampton have proposed a new fundamental particle that could explain why Dark Matter remains undetected. The particle interacts strongly with normal matter, making it a promising candidate for detection in space experiments.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 29, 2015
Researchers propose that the Milky Way galaxy may contain a space-time tunnel, also known as a wormhole, which could be navigable. The study combined dark matter maps with general relativity equations to suggest this possibility.
SourceInternational School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)·JournalAnnals of Physics·DateJan 21, 2015
Researchers at Kavli IPMU revealed that considering environmental effects is crucial for explaining dark matter halo distribution and evolution around galaxies. They confirmed the importance of higher-order nonlocal terms in simulations, allowing for more accurate predictions of dark matter halos' distribution.
SourceKavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe·JournalPhysical Review D·DateJan 13, 2015
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati and Boston University explored the decline of ancient civilization using modern biology techniques. They found that soil formation after abandonment led to poor preservation of historic remains, including the survival of thicker cattle bones.
Scientists have identified an atypical photon emission signal in X-rays from space that could be evidence of dark matter. The anomaly's distribution corresponds to expected patterns for dark matter, and further analysis confirms the findings.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 11, 2014
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Researchers suggest using shallow detectors on Earth's surface or in areas with low energy loss to detect dark matter signals. This approach aims to reduce background noise from cosmic radiation and increase the chances of detecting dark matter particles.
SourceUniversity of Southern Denmark·JournalPhysical Review D·DateNov 18, 2014
Scientists propose a novel method to detect dark matter using GPS satellites and atomic clock networks. The approach compares times from the clocks and looks for discrepancies, which could indicate the presence of dark matter.
SourceUniversity of Nevada, Reno·JournalNature Physics·DateNov 17, 2014
The researchers suggest that dark matter may be composed of macroscopic objects, potentially assembled from ordinary and strange quarks or baryons. This idea challenges the current search for tiny exotic particles like WIMPS and axions.
A pilot study found that invisible fluorescent tattoos can improve body confidence among breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Researchers compared the effects of visible and invisible tattoos on patients' self-esteem, finding that 56% of those with invisible tattoos felt better one month after treatment.
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The POLARBEAR experiment uses microwave detectors to measure B-mode polarization, allowing researchers to map the large-scale structure of the universe. The team also aims to determine neutrino masses and study dark matter and dark energy.
A team of scientists from the University of Leicester has detected a curious signal in the X-ray sky that could be the first direct indication of dark matter. The signal appears to be consistent with the prediction of axions, particles believed to make up a significant portion of the universe's mass.
SourceUniversity of Leicester·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateOct 16, 2014
The XMASS collaboration has found no significant excess above background noise for bosonic super-WIMPs, ruling out their role as all dark matter. This result constrains light super-WIMP models and suggests alternative explanations for the nature of dark matter.
SourceThe Kavli Foundation·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 6, 2014
Scientists from China and the US report results from the first stage of the PandaX-I experiment, a dark matter search in an underground lab. The data from this experiment place strong constraints on previously reported dark matter-like signals.
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Eyeless Mexican cavefish show no metabolic circadian rhythm under varying lighting conditions, saving up to 30% less energy compared to surface-dwelling fish. This adaptation enables the fish to thrive in food-limited environments without unnecessary energy expenditure.
A team of researchers, led by Tom Broadhurst, has reinterpreted cold dark matter as a Bose-Einstein condensate, proposing that it governs the formation of the universe's structure. The theory predicts galaxies formed relatively late and could explain puzzling cores in dwarf galaxies.
SourceUniversity of the Basque Country·JournalNature Physics·DateSep 17, 2014
A surge in anonymous 'dark money' is pouring into US midterm election TV ads, with conservative groups leading the pack. According to a WSU researcher, $68 million has been spent on TV ads by special interest groups, including Americans for Prosperity and Crossroads GPS.
Researchers found that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) lose myelin in their gray matter, a characteristic of the disease that affects brain function. The study's findings suggest that gray matter demyelination is strongly related to MS disability and have important implications for treatment monitoring and clinical trials.
SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology·DateSep 10, 2014
Researchers discovered excitonic dark states in single-layer tungsten disulfide monolayers, revealing intense many-electron effects in 2D semiconductors. This finding holds promise for exploiting unusual light-matter interactions and enabling better designs of heterostructures.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateSep 10, 2014
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Researchers suggest that dark matter particles scattering with photons and neutrinos could explain the lack of small galaxies around the Milky Way. By tuning this interaction, scientists can learn more about dark matter's physics and its effects on galaxy formation.
SourceDurham University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateSep 8, 2014
Researchers studied white matter damage and cognitive impairments in patients with traumatic axonal injuries. The study found that diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) can detect early white matter compromise and associate it with functional outcomes.
SourceCenter for BrainHealth·JournalJournal of Neurotrauma·DateSep 3, 2014
The Dark Energy Survey has begun its second year, mapping the southern sky in unprecedented detail to unravel the mystery of dark energy. The survey's five-year mission will provide breathtaking pictures of the cosmos.
SourceDOE/Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory·DateAug 18, 2014
The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) will image the entire visible sky twice per week, providing a vast amount of information on short-lived transient events, dark matter, and dark energy. The project is a partnership among NSF, DOE, and private contributors, with operational support from researchers worldwide.
Astronomers have discovered the most distant galaxy that acts as a cosmic magnifying glass, with a massive elliptical galaxy weighing 180 billion times more than our sun. The lensing effect offers insight into how young galaxies build themselves up into today's massive dark-matter-dominated galaxies.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateJul 31, 2014
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Researchers calculated the precise mass of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies, finding that Andromeda is about twice as heavy. The study also measured the expansion of the universe by observing satellite galaxies' motion, confirming cosmic expansion near our local group.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateJul 29, 2014
Researchers at China's PandaX facility aim to detect direct evidence of dark matter interactions with xenon nuclei and observe double-beta decay. The new detector is designed to distinguish between nuclear recoils and electron recoils, with promising results from previous experiments like XENON100.
Researchers found that flocking starlings aim to maintain an optimum density to gather data on surroundings, creating a dynamic pattern of light and dark. This pattern is crucial for individual birds within the flock to gather vital information.
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 18, 2014
LUX-Zeplin (LZ) will boost the size and effectiveness of the original LUX technology with a larger xenon detector, aiming to spot Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs) as they move through liquid xenon.
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Scientists have identified a novel mechanism of memory loss in Alzheimer's disease and propose new therapeutic targets, including the production and release mechanisms of GABA in reactive astrocytes. A MAO-B inhibitor showed promise in treating Alzheimer's disease model mice for a short time.
SourceKorea Institute of Science and Technology·JournalNature Medicine·DateJul 8, 2014
A pilot study found that participants with PAD increased their ability to walk unassisted after consuming dark chocolate rich in polyphenols. The improvements were modest but suggested a potential therapeutic strategy for countering cardiovascular complications.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalJournal of the American Heart Association·DateJul 2, 2014
New research opens up possibility that dark matter governs structure across whole universe, resolving puzzles in galaxy cores and formation timing. The theory suggests large stationary waves of dark matter called solitons could explain observed phenomena.
SourceUniversity of the Basque Country·JournalNature Physics·DateJul 2, 2014
New supercomputer simulations show that most dark matter halos failed to form galaxies, with gas sterilized by the heat from first stars. The research improves understanding of dark matter, a mysterious substance believed to make up 85% of the universe's mass.
Researchers have developed a new imaging technique using X-ray dark-field radiography to detect lung diseases at an earlier stage. This method provides detailed images of soft tissue, enabling the visualization of structural changes in lung tissue.
SourceHelmholtz Munich (Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH))·JournalInvestigative Radiology·DateMay 27, 2014
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Researchers believe a high-velocity hydrogen cloud, known as the Smith Cloud, contains and is wrapped in a substantial halo of dark matter, allowing it to survive a collision with the Milky Way. The discovery could provide insights into the formation of galaxies and the earliest star formation in our galaxy.
SourceNational Radio Astronomy Observatory·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateMay 23, 2014
Researchers are using rare cosmic explosions called supernovae to measure dark energy, aiming to gain insights into its composition and impact on the universe. By studying these events, scientists hope to refine their understanding of this enigmatic force and its role in shaping the cosmos.
Recent HADES experiments have ruled out the U boson as a potential Dark Matter candidate, but the search continues. The negative results challenge the Standard Model of particle physics and leave room for further investigation into physics beyond the current understanding.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalPhysics Letters B·DateMay 12, 2014
Dahl will build a new type of detector to study dark matter particles, while Stern will investigate quantum phenomena in two-dimensional materials. Their work has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
Astronomers have found the closest, second-brightest hypervelocity star, speeding at 1 million mph. The star probes the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center and the halo of mysterious dark matter, providing insights into the galaxy's structure.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateMay 6, 2014
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The Cosmic Web Imager has obtained three-dimensional pictures of the intergalactic medium, revealing the structure of the IGM for the first time. The instrument has detected a possible spiral-galaxy-in-the-making, three times the size of the Milky Way.
Researchers have discovered a galaxy that magnified a background supernova thirtyfold through gravitational lensing, confirming their previous explanation for the anomaly. This discovery may significantly impact our understanding of cosmic expansion and the mysterious components of the Universe, including dark energy and dark matter.
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have made extremely sensitive measurements of gravitational effects using neutrons, providing limits on possible new particles or fundamental forces that are restrictive even compared to previous estimations. The findings shed light on the possibility of dark energy and quintessence theories.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 16, 2014
Researchers have made significant advancements in sensitivity and believe a dark matter particle interacts with ordinary matter rarely, according to conference discussions. The hunt for dark matter continues, with the LHC yet to find evidence of supersymmetry, but potential discovery could reveal dominant form of universe-seeding matter.
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Researchers use Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope data to identify excess gamma-ray emission at high energies, consistent with dark matter annihilation. The signal is difficult to reconcile with other explanations and provides a strong case for the existence of dark matter.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalPhysical Review D·DateApr 3, 2014
Researchers propose that dark energy is a dynamic quantum vacuum energy, not quintessence or phantom fields, explaining accelerated cosmic expansion. This explanation resolves the cosmological constant discrepancy and simplifies the problem compared to quintessence and phantom fields.
SourceSpanish Foundation for Science and Technology·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateMar 26, 2014
Researchers found that certain bacteria in the stomach break down dark chocolate's polyphenolic compounds into anti-inflammatory compounds. Combining dark chocolate with prebiotics and solid fruits may enhance health benefits. The study suggests a new approach to improving cardiovascular health through gut microbiome modulation.
A recent study found that light pollution impedes fruit-eating bats from dispersing seeds, which is crucial for tropical forest regeneration. As a result, seed rain is reduced, threatening the natural succession of forests in illuminated habitats.
SourceWiley·JournalJournal of Applied Ecology·DateMar 11, 2014
The LUX detector demonstrates its high sensitivity to potential signals in the search for low-mass dark matter particles. The new calibration confirms that no evidence of such particles was found during the detector's initial run.
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Researchers have identified the 'scaffold' of human brain networks, detailing connections that have the greatest influence over all other connections. The study found not all brain connections are equally important and some may be more vulnerable to damage, with implications for understanding brain injury and disease.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalFrontiers in Human Neuroscience·DateFeb 11, 2014