"Precision in these measurements is critical, as even subtle discrepancies could signal deviations from the model — ...

Two papers challenged the existence of theorized particles called sterile neutrinos that might account for mysteries like the ...

Physicists using near-absolute-zero detectors have reached unprecedented sensitivity in the hunt for light dark matter. A ...

Dark matter is claimed to make up over 80% of all matter in the universe, but scientists have never seen it. We only assume it exists because, without it, the behavior of stars, planets and galaxies ...

We can't see dark matter directly, so studying it pushes the boundaries of our creativity as scientists. How exciting, says ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A tiny particle that acts like a wave is gaining ground as the ...

"If you think about it like a radio, the search for dark matter is like tuning the dial to search for one particular radio station. Our method is like doing a scan of 100,000 radio stations." When you ...

First of two parts. Read part two. In mystery stories, the chief suspect almost always gets exonerated before the end of the book. Typically because a key piece of evidence turned out to be wrong. In ...

One of the great mysteries of modern science is dark matter. We know dark matter exists thanks to its effects on other objects in the cosmos, but we have never been able to directly see it. And it’s ...

The dark matter halo around our galaxy should exhibit slightly different interaction probabilities as the Earth orbits the Sun, varying our motion through the dark matter in our galaxy. When it comes ...

How do you think the dark matter problem is solved?” Vera C. Rubin urgently asked me, within minutes of our being introduced at a 2009 Women in Astronomy conference. To this day, I can’t remember what ...

Discover five captivating science experiments you can try at home! This video features striking visual demonstrations including sugar density layering, a water vortex, capillary action with rainbow ...