Breakthrough Study Uncovers New Evidence Connecting “Hidden” Dimensions to Mystery of Dark Matter
New research is revealing possible links between one of the most enduring cosmic mysteries—dark matter—and the existence of a "hidden" fifth dimension.
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“Dark Matter Might Have Additional Interactions that are Hidden”: Physicists Are Searching for a Mysterious “Dark Force”
Dark matter interactions may point to a hidden “dark force,” unexpectedly constraining our Universe’s expansion and structural development.
A Bizarre ‘Bullseye’ in Space Could Hold a Major Clue to Unraveling One of the Universe’s Greatest Mysteries
New research reveals how an unusual celestial object resembling a cosmic “bullseye” could offer clues to one of the most perplexing phenomena in our universe.
New Analysis Confirms the Universe is Still Expanding, Refuting Controversial 2025 Claims and Prompting Immediate Response
A new paper suggests a 2025 study claiming the universe is not expanding, which refuted a previous Nobel Prize-winning discovery, is wrong.
Scientists May Have Found a New Way to Detect Dark Matter—By Listening to Black Holes
Scientists used gravitational waves from black hole mergers to search for dark matter and found a surprising clue.
NASA’s Newly Completed Roman Telescope is Poised to Unlock Dark Energy and Exoplanet Mysteries
This week, NASA has marked a major milestone with the completion of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Elusive Dark Matter Might Consist of More Than One Kind of Particle, Controversial New Theory Argues
The search for dark matter may be more complex than assumed, as contradictory clues may point to two forms of the theoretical substance.
Physicists Are Seeking a Mysterious Unseen Force That Science Can’t Explain—And These Detectors Could Finally Reveal It
Physicists are building detectors so sensitive that they may succeed in unraveling one of the greatest mysteries in modern physics: the true nature of dark matter.
“This is a Pivotal Point”: Astronomers Offer New Evidence of Dark Matter Lurking at the Heart of the Milky Way
Long-held assumptions about what lies at the center of the Milky Way could be incorrect, as new international research suggests dark matter, instead of a supermassive black hole, may reside in the heart of the galaxy.
An Explosive Black Hole “Missing Link” May Reveal Clues to Dark Matter and Particles Beyond the Standard Model
A rare black hole explosion accounts for an “impossible” neutrino detection, say UMass Amherst scientists, possibly hinting at dark matter.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Dark Matter as the “True Architect of the Universe”
James Webb Space Telescope data has allowed researchers to create the highest-resolution map of dark matter threads in the universe ever.
“A New Type of Astronomical Object”: Hubble Telescope Confirms First Detection of a “Relic” Unlike Anything Astronomers Have Seen
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has spotted an object unlike any previously observed, revealing an unusual remnant of the cosmic past.
Beyond the Standard Model: Here Are the Top Mind-Bending Physics Stories from 2025
Taking a look back over the last twelve months, here are several of the biggest science stories in physics this year, as well as a few of our favorite mind-bending science stories from 2025.
A Razor Thin Spinning Filament of Galaxies and Dark Matter Provides New Insights Into Galactic Evolution
A razor-thin cosmic filament is one of the largest rotating structures ever found, with implications for early galaxy formation.
Roman Space Telescope Update: NASA Teases Exciting News on Its Next Flagship Observatory
NASA is heading into the holidays with long-awaited good news about its next flagship observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-Ray Telescope Detects Possible First Direct Evidence of Dark Matter
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope may have detected the first direct evidence for dark matter, according to new research.
Could Dark Matter Be Under the Influence of a Mysterious “Fifth Force”?
New research finally answers whether hypothetical dark matter follows the same behavior as regular matter, a long-standing mystery.
“A Potential Paradigm Shift in Cosmology”: Scientists Uncover Evidence the Universe’s Expansion is Slowing Down, Not Accelerating
Korean scientists studying Type Ia supernovae have found strong evidence that the universe's expansion is not accelerating, but slowing down.
Mysterious Glow at the Center of the Milky Way Galaxy That Has Stumped Scientists for Decades May Have a Dark Explanation
A mysterious glow at the center of the Milky Way may actually be the first evidence for an elusive "dark" phenomenon, new research says.
Levitation Breakthrough: Scientists Create Levitating Disk That Requires No External Power
In a levitation breakthrough, scientists have created a virtually frictionless, macroscale levitating disk that requires no external power.
Astronomers Use Earth-Sized ‘Super-Telescope’ to Spot “Mystery Dark Object” Too Faint for Conventional Observatories to See
Researchers using an Earth-sized "super telescope" and gravitational lensing have spotted a mystery dark object in deep space.
Is the Search for Dark Matter a Cosmic Illusion? Physicists Take Up the Controversy
An astrophysicist proposes a new model of the universe without dark matter and energy, but is his radical idea based in fact?
Deep Underground, the World’s Most Sensitive Dark Matter Detector is Narrowing the Hunt for Elusive ‘WIMPs’
Closing in on the nature of dark matter, experiments conducted in an underground cavern help resolve one of the leading candidates.
Breakthrough “QROCODILE” Experiment Sets New Constraints on Elusive Dark Matter
The QROCODILE experiment sets world-leading limits on light dark matter, marking a breakthrough in the search for the unseen.
Clever New Trick Uses the Universe as a ‘Gigantic Particle Accelerator’ in the Hunt for Dark Matter
Astrophysicists develop a new tactic that uses galaxy clusters a sort of natural particle accelerator in the hunt for dark matter.
Dark Matter May Arise From ‘Mirror Worlds’ or Cosmic Horizons, Bold New Theories Suggest
New theories put forward possible answers to the long-standing question of dark matter’s particle nature, a major mystery of the universe.
A Radical New Theory Has Scientists Rethinking the Origins of the Universe
A radical new model of the universe redefines the first few moments of existence, reducing reliance on theoretical concepts.
Theoretical “Dark Dwarfs” Lurking Near the Galactic Center Could Help Reveal Dark Matter’s Secrets
Dark dwarfs, stars composed of dark matter, may be the optimal objects in which to finally discover physical dark matter in the real world.
James Webb Space Telescope Trains Its Sights on the ‘Bullet Cluster,’ Revealing a Stunning View of Galaxies in Collision
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured high-resolution images of the Bullet Cluster, revealing its complex dynamics.
Scientists Use Magnetic Levitation to Search for Ultralight Dark Matter
Rice University scientists have built a magnetic levitation sensor to spot quantum-level oscillations caused by ultralight dark matter.
How The Giant Magellan Telescope Could Confirm Potential Signs of Life Spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope
The Giant Magellan Telescope team explains how the observatory will help solve the mysteries of the cosmos including the search for life.
“A Glimpse of the Future”: Scientists Suggest ‘Supermassive’ Alternative to Next Generation Supercolliders
Scientists say supermassive black holes that smash together particles at near light speeds could potentially replace high-cost supercolliders.
No Big Bang? Groundbreaking New Theory Could Upend the Standard Model of Cosmology
A new theory challenges the standard model of cosmology, arguing that dark matter and dark energy are not the forces behind cosmic expansion.
Black Holes May Evolve Into White Holes “Where Time Begins,” Groundbreaking Theory Suggests
A radical new theory suggests that black holes can transition into white holes that eject matter, light, and time back into the universe.
Cosmic Anomaly at the Center of the Milky Way Could Reveal the Secrets of an Invisible Universe
New research proposes a theory to explain a mysterious anomaly at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy and revealing a new form of dark matter.
Lasers and Space-Time-Separated Atomic Clocks Reveal New Secrets About Dark Matter
An innovative approach in the search for dark matter using space/time-separated atomic clocks and lasers has yielded tantalizing results.
A Supernova Secret: Researchers Say Dying Stars Could Finally Solve the Mysteries of Dark Matter
A new study suggests that the next nearby supernova could provide a window into the elusive nature of dark matter.
Department of Energy Study Directly Refutes Alternate Theories of Gravity, Affirms Einstein
DOE study scanning over 6 million galaxies and quasars offers support for general relativity while refuting alternate theories of gravity.
James Webb Space Telescope Finds Stunning Evidence for Alternate Theory of Gravity
New discoveries from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope offer unexpected support for an alternate theory of gravity first proposed in 1998.
In the Search for Dark Matter, Scientists Have a Rock-Solid New Strategy
Scientists are planning to look within billion-year-old rock formations in the search for mysterious dark matter.
Scientists Studying “Trickster” Asteroid Make a Surprise Discovery Pointing to Elusive Fifth Force in Physics
Scientists may have isolated a long sought ‘fifth force’ in physics with the help of data collected by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission from the mysterious "trickster" asteroid Bennu.
New MIT Study Suggests Mars Could Be the Key to Unveiling Primordial Black Holes and the Mystery of Dark Matter
Physicists from MIT suggests looking to Mars as a novel way to find evidence of primordial black holes and dark matter.
Dark Matter “Conspiracy” Unravels as New Research Challenges Long-Held Assumptions
New data is overturning decades of confusion about a potential "conspiracy" between dark matter and stellar matter.
Is Dark Matter Made of Primordial Black Holes?
New research is placing dynamical constraints on primordial black holes (PBHs) as a potential dark matter candidate.
Could Pulsars Be Used to Identify Dark Matter?
Physicists are trying to use pulsars, a sort of “ticking” neutron star, to detect unknown mass concentrations that could be dark matter.
Scientists Devise a New Strategy for Solving the Mystery of Dark Matter: They Want to Trap It
Scientists have proposed a novel method of potentially detecting dark matter: by using a 3D-printed vacuum system to “trap” it with ultra-cold lithium atoms.
Gravity Without Mass? New Study Challenges the Existence of Hypothetical Dark Matter
A recent study that presents new challenges to the existence of dark matter suggests gravity may be able to exist even in the absence of mass.
Do Magnetic Monopoles Exist? CERN’s MoEDAL Detector Aims to Find Out.
The future detection of magnetic monopoles or dark matter will shed new light on physics beyond the Standard Model and could help develop new technologies.
NASA and CERN Are Gearing Up For Tests During This Month’s Solar Eclipse
What happens when NASA launches a rocket through the path of a solar eclipse, and CERN activates its particle accelerator at the same time?
Controversial Dark Matter Discovery Could Upend Our Current Understanding of the Universe
A controversial new paper argues that there may not be enough room in the universe for dark matter, after all.