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Dark Matter Mystery

Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) are continuing their search for dark matter, the elusive substance that makes up about 85% of the universe's mass. While no direct detection of dark matter particles has been made yet, experiments at the LHC and other facilities are narrowing down the possibilities and exploring new theories about the nature of dark matter. Solving the mystery of dark matter is one of the biggest challenges in modern astrophysics.

To find giant black holes, start with Jupiter

NASA's TESS delivers new insights into an ultrahot world

To find giant black holes, start with Jupiter

NASA's TESS delivers new insights into an ultrahot world

To find giant black holes, start with Jupiter

To find giant black holes, start with Jupiter

NASA's TESS delivers new insights into an ultrahot world

To find giant black holes, start with Jupiter

Deep Space 1 Spacecraft at 2.3 Million Miles from Earth

A cosmic mystery: ESO telescope captures the disappearance of a massive star

A cosmic mystery: ESO telescope captures the disappearance of a massive star

A cosmic mystery: ESO telescope captures the disappearance of a massive star

The magnetic history of ice

SwRI scientists demonstrate speed, precision of in situ planetary dating device

SwRI scientists demonstrate speed, precision of in situ planetary dating device

An Astronaut's View of Work

First measurement of spin-orbit alignment on planet Beta Pictoris b

First measurement of spin-orbit alignment on planet Beta Pictoris b

First measurement of spin-orbit alignment on planet Beta Pictoris b

Case for axion origin of dark matter gains traction

Case for axion origin of dark matter gains traction

Case for axion origin of dark matter gains traction

Case for axion origin of dark matter gains traction

Hubble Captures Galaxy on Edge

Super-Earths discovered orbiting nearby red dwarf

Super-Earths discovered orbiting nearby red dwarf

Super-Earths discovered orbiting nearby red dwarf

Quantum entanglement demonstrated aboard orbiting CubeSat

Monster black hole found in the early universe

Motions in the Sun reveal inner workings of sunspot cycle

Monster black hole found in the early universe

Hubble watches the 'flapping' of cosmic bat shadow in the Serpens Nebula

Monster black hole found in the early universe

Hubble watches the 'flapping' of cosmic bat shadow in the Serpens Nebula

Hubble watches the 'flapping' of cosmic bat shadow in the Serpens Nebula

Monster black hole found in the early universe

Hubble watches the 'flapping' of cosmic bat shadow in the Serpens Nebula

Monster black hole found in the early universe

The Space Station's Solar Transit

Black hole collision may have exploded with light

Black hole collision may have exploded with light

Black hole collision may have exploded with light

Rogue's gallery of dusty star systems reveals exoplanet nurseries

Rogue's gallery of dusty star systems reveals exoplanet nurseries

Rogue's gallery of dusty star systems reveals exoplanet nurseries

Orb hidden in distant dust is 'infant' planet

Orb hidden in distant dust is 'infant' planet

Orb hidden in distant dust is 'infant' planet

X-ray scattering enables closer scrutiny of the interior of planets and stars

A Solar Eclipse Shadows Asia

Mystery astronomical object in 'mass gap': Neutron star? Black hole?

Mystery astronomical object in 'mass gap': Neutron star? Black hole?

Mystery astronomical object in 'mass gap': Neutron star? Black hole?

NGC 7027: Like a Metallic Jewel Bug in the Sky

Evidence supports 'hot start' scenario and early ocean formation on Pluto

Astronauts Chris Cassidy and Bob Behnken Work on U.S. Spacesuits

New research hints at the presence of unconventional galaxies containing 2 black holes

New research hints at the presence of unconventional galaxies containing 2 black holes

New research hints at the presence of unconventional galaxies containing 2 black holes

New research hints at the presence of unconventional galaxies containing 2 black holes

New research hints at the presence of unconventional galaxies containing 2 black holes

Black Hole Bounty Captured in the Center of the Milky Way

Is teleportation possible? Yes, in the quantum world

Are planets with oceans common in the galaxy? It's likely, scientists find

Are planets with oceans common in the galaxy? It's likely, scientists find

Are planets with oceans common in the galaxy? It's likely, scientists find

Hubble provides holistic view of stars gone haywire

Hubble provides holistic view of stars gone haywire

Researchers shed new light on solar flares

Researchers shed new light on solar flares

Preparing for Future Missions at the Armstrong Flight Research Center

Spacecrafts get a boost in 'aerogravity assisted' interactions

Reducing the risk of space debris collision

Protecting Earth from asteroid impact with a tethered diversion

Spacecrafts get a boost in 'aerogravity assisted' interactions

Preparing for Furture Missions at the Armstrong Flight Research Center

Using sunlight to save satellites from a fate of 'space junk'

Using sunlight to save satellites from a fate of 'space junk'

This supernova in a lab mimics the cosmic blast's splendid aftermath

This supernova in a lab mimics the cosmic blast's splendid aftermath

4,000th comet discovered by ESA and NASA Solar Observatory

4,000th comet discovered by ESA and NASA Solar Observatory

NASA's IBEX charts 11 years of change at boundary to interstellar space

NASA's IBEX charts 11 years of change at boundary to interstellar space

NASA's IBEX charts 11 years of change at boundary to interstellar space

Quasar jets are particle accelerators thousands of light-years long

Quasar jets are particle accelerators thousands of light-years long

Quasar jets are particle accelerators thousands of light-years long

Quasar jets are particle accelerators thousands of light-years long

Quasar jets are particle accelerators thousands of light-years long

Quasar jets are particle accelerators thousands of light-years long

Astronomers detect regular rhythm of radio waves, with origins unknown

Quasar jets are particle accelerators thousands of light-years long

Astronomers detect regular rhythm of radio waves, with origins unknown

Astronomers detect regular rhythm of radio waves, with origins unknown

Astronomers detect regular rhythm of radio waves, with origins unknown

Viewing the Red Planet

Thinking small: New ideas in the search for dark matter

Thinking small: New ideas in the search for dark matter

Thinking small: New ideas in the search for dark matter

Thinking small: New ideas in the search for dark matter

As many as six billion Earth-like planets in our galaxy, according to new estimates

As many as six billion Earth-like planets in our galaxy, according to new estimates

As many as six billion Earth-like planets in our galaxy, according to new estimates

Hubble Makes a Bright Find

Atomic physics: Radiation pressure with recoil

Atomic physics: Radiation pressure with recoil

Electrically charged dust storms drive Martian chlorine cycle

Electrically charged dust storms drive Martian chlorine cycle

Bringing Einstein's Concepts to Life Through Art

Insight into the black hole at the center of our galaxy

Insight into the black hole at the center of our galaxy

Insight into the black hole at the center of our galaxy

New light shed on intelligent life existing across the galaxy

New light shed on intelligent life existing across the galaxy

New light shed on intelligent life existing across the galaxy

New light shed on intelligent life existing across the galaxy

Hubble Glimpses a Galaxy Among Many

Scientists carry out first space-based measurement of neutron lifetime

Scientists carry out first space-based measurement of neutron lifetime

Scientists carry out first space-based measurement of neutron lifetime

Scientists carry out first space-based measurement of neutron lifetime

Scientists carry out first space-based measurement of neutron lifetime

New distance measurements bolster challenge to basic model of universe

New distance measurements bolster challenge to basic model of universe

New distance measurements bolster challenge to basic model of universe

New distance measurements bolster challenge to basic model of universe

New distance measurements bolster challenge to basic model of universe

Astronomers discover how long-lived Peter Pan discs evolve

Grand Finale: One of Cassini's Last Dives

New 'sun clock' quantifies extreme space weather switch on/off

New 'sun clock' quantifies extreme space weather switch on/off

Speed of space storms key to protecting astronauts and satellites from radiation

Speed of space storms key to protecting astronauts and satellites from radiation

New explanation for neutrino anomalies in Antarctica

Black hole's heart still beating

New explanation for neutrino anomalies in Antarctica

Black hole's heart still beating

Black hole's heart still beating

The Space In-between: Aurora Australis

Presence of airborne dust could signify increased habitability of distant planets

Presence of airborne dust could signify increased habitability of distant planets

Presence of airborne dust could signify increased habitability of distant planets

Ancient asteroid impacts created the ingredients of life on Earth and Mars

Japan's HTV-9 Cargo Craft Helps Supply the Space Station

First global map of rockfalls on the Moon

Astronomers find elusive target hiding behind dust

157 day cycle in unusual cosmic radio bursts

157 day cycle in unusual cosmic radio bursts

The Red Planet's Holden Crater

Using AI to unlock clues to the origins of the stars and planets

Using AI to unlock clues to the origins of the stars and planets

Using AI to unlock clues to the origins of the stars and planets

Chance of finding young Earth-like planets higher than previously thought

Chance of finding young Earth-like planets higher than previously thought

Chance of finding young Earth-like planets higher than previously thought

Hubble makes surprising find in the early universe

Hubble makes surprising find in the early universe

Hubble makes surprising find in the early universe

Hubble makes surprising find in the early universe

Hubble makes surprising find in the early universe

Eclipse data illuminate mysteries of Sun's corona

Eclipse data illuminate mysteries of Sun's corona

Hubble Catches Cosmic Snowflakes

Origin of Martian moon Phobos

Origin of Martian moon Phobos

Space Station Instrument Helps Researchers to Understand Lightning

Ultra-bright X-ray source awakens near a galaxy not so far away

New test of dark energy and expansion from cosmic structures

New test of dark energy and expansion from cosmic structures

New test of dark energy and expansion from cosmic structures

First optical measurements of Milky Way's Fermi Bubbles probe their origin

Ultra-bright X-ray source awakens near a galaxy not so far away

New test of dark energy and expansion from cosmic structures

First optical measurements of Milky Way's Fermi Bubbles probe their origin

Ultra-bright X-ray source awakens near a galaxy not so far away

New test of dark energy and expansion from cosmic structures

First optical measurements of Milky Way's Fermi Bubbles probe their origin

Ultra-bright X-ray source awakens near a galaxy not so far away

Ultra-bright X-ray source awakens near a galaxy not so far away

New test of dark energy and expansion from cosmic structures

Scientists detect crab nebula using innovative gamma-ray telescope

Astronomers find cosmic golden needle buried for two decades

Scientists detect crab nebula using innovative gamma-ray telescope

Astronomers find cosmic golden needle buried for two decades

Scientists detect crab nebula using innovative gamma-ray telescope

Astronomers find cosmic golden needle buried for two decades

Scientists detect crab nebula using innovative gamma-ray telescope

Preparing the Perseverance Mars Rover to Collect Samples on the Red Planet