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Dark matter obeys gravity after all — could that rule out a 5th fundamental force in the universe?
By Robert Lea published
"If such a fifth force exists, it cannot exceed 7% of the strength of gravity."

The hunt for dark matter: a trivia quiz
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This quiz dives into the mysterious world of dark matter — what we know, what we don't, and how scientists are chasing shadows across the cosmos.

A faint glow in the Milky Way could be a dark matter footprint
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
The century-old mystery of dark matter — the invisible glue thought to hold galaxies together — just got a modern clue.

This is the largest-ever galaxy cluster catalog. Could it reveal clues about the dark universe?
By Samantha Mathewson published
Astronomers have unveiled a new catalog of massive galaxy clusters, revealing new insight on the evolution of the universe.

Not-so-dark matter? Mysterious substance might leave red and blue 'fingerprints' on light
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A new study suggests dark matter could subtly tint or polarize light, leaving faint color clues that next-generation telescopes might detect.

This might be the smallest clump of pure dark matter ever found
By Keith Cooper published
The discovery of what is potentially the smallest clump of dark matter ever seen strengthens the case for cold dark matter.

Information could be a fundamental part of the universe – and may explain dark energy and dark matter
By Florian Neukart published
An academic dives into using quantum physics to explore dark matter.

A massive dark matter halo may explain the strange 5th point of this 'Einstein Cross'
By Samantha Mathewson published
Astronomers have discovered a rare cosmic alignment that may reveal hidden dark matter, offering a new way to study the invisible substance that makes up most of the universe.
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