Topic
Dark matter
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This is how a “fuzzy” universe may have looked
Scientists simulate early galaxy formation in a universe of dark matter that is ultralight, or “fuzzy,” rather than cold or warm.
October 3, 2019 -
Dark matter experiment finds no evidence of axions
In its first run, ABRACADABRA detects no signal of the hypothetical dark matter particle within a specific mass range.
March 29, 2019 -
Modeling the universe
MIT's Mark Vogelsberger and an international astrophysics team have created a new model pointing to black holes’ role in galaxy formation.
January 31, 2018 -
Tracy Slatyer wins Future of Science Award
May 18, 2017 -
New dark matter experiments prepare to hunt the unknown
In support of three new experiments, MIT's Enectali Figueroa-Feliciano will answer questions about dark matter research in a live Google Hangout on Nov. 20.
November 13, 2014 -
Particle detector finds hints of dark matter in space
Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer detects positrons in cosmic ray flux that hint at dark matter's origin.
September 18, 2014 -
The universe in a cube
New model, spanning 13 billion years of cosmic evolution, makes important advances.
May 7, 2014 -
CDMS result covers new ground in search for dark matter
The Cryogenic Dark Matter Experiment has set more stringent limits on light dark matter.
February 28, 2014 -
Seeing the dark
New MIT-led experiment could finally shed light on the mysteries of dark matter.
October 25, 2013 -
3Q: Enectali Figueroa-Feliciano on possible hints of dark matter
MIT physicist explains how new results from an underground experiment add intrigue to the hunt for dark matter.
April 22, 2013 -
Shedding light on the search for dark matter
Physicists and astronaut discuss cosmic ray detector’s findings of possible signs of dark matter.
April 10, 2013 -
CERN announces measurement of antimatter excess in space
MIT physicist and AMS spokesman Samuel Ting presents results via webcast.
April 3, 2013 -
Astronomers find a dark matter galaxy far, far away
Discovery could offer clues on the nature of dark matter.
January 19, 2012 -
Nergis Mavalvala wins MacArthur ‘genius’ grant
Physics professor and 2 alumni are awarded $500,000 in no-strings-attached funding.
September 28, 2010 -
Closing in on dark matter?
Physicists detect two candidate dark matter interactions, but say the data are not conclusive.
December 18, 2009