Deep in the heart of the matter, some numbers don't add up. For example, while protons and neutrons are made of quarks, ...

The world’s most sensitive dark matter detector still hasn’t found evidence of weakly interacting massive particles, or WIMPs, but the search continues. LZ’s central detector, the time projection ...

The nature of dark matter is one of the leading mysteries in modern astronomy. In fact, the name "dark matter" is essentially a placeholder for something astronomers know is there but can't yet ...

In a groundbreaking cosmic test, researchers have discovered that dark matter behaves more conventionally than previously ...

The next generation of dark matter detectors has arrived. A massive new effort to detect the elusive substance has reported its first results. Following a time-honored tradition of dark matter hunters ...

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 ...

Scientists from two large neutrino studies in the U.S. and Japan join forces to see if the elusive particle might lie at the ...

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 ...

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Located deep under the Gran Sasso mountain in Italy, 25 crystals are sealed inside a copper box and surrounded by concrete made from the mountain’s rocks. The intricate installation is a particle ...

Scientists have recreated the first matter that appeared after the Big Bang in the Large Hadron Collider. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Astronomers were surprised to find a galaxy that lacks an invisible ...