What a new map of the universe tells us about dark matter

Discussion in 'Science and Technology' started by OddTrader, Aug 9, 2017.

  1. [​IMG]This new map means we now have a new way to test advanced theories of gravity and quantum physics that try to explain what dark energy and dark matter could be.


    [​IMG]The full map so far of dark matter made by the Dark Energy Survey. Red regions have more dark matter than average, blue regions less dark matter. Picture: Chihway Chang/University of Chicago/DES collaborationSource:Supplied

     
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  2. mlawson71

    mlawson71

    There is still so much we don't know about the universe around us, and so much we do not understand.