The search for the universe's dark matter could end tomorrow—given a nearby supernova and a little luck. The nature of dark matter has eluded astronomers for 90 years, since the realization that 85% of the matter in the universe is not visible through our telescopes. The most likely dark matter candidate today is the axion, a lightweight particle that researchers around the world are desperately trying to find.

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A nearby supernova could end the search for dark matter

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Axions are the most likely candidate for enigmatic dark matter that dominates the universe. Astrophysicists are searching for evidence of high-mass axions produced during supernovae. Scientists propose that a quick way to find these axions is to look for a gamma ray burst coincident with a neutrino burst from a nearby core collapse supernova. But we need a fleet of gamma ray telescopes to insure we capture these rare events.

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Daniel Hogan

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Researchers believe that observing gamma rays from a supernova could confirm the existence of axions, potentially solving the mystery of dark matter. UC Berkeley scientists suggest that the detection of these particles would revolutionize our understanding of the universe and advocate for enhanced gamma-ray telescopes to capture this rare event. Unveiling Dark Matter: The Role [...]

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A Nearby Supernova Could Finally Solve the Dark Matter Puzzle

Immediately at the beginning of a supernova, the particles that make up dark matter could be created. But we would need a bit of luck to observe them.

Unmittelbar zu Beginn einer Supernova könnten jene Teilchen entstehen, die die Dunkle Materie ausmachen. Um sie zu beobachten, bräuchten wir aber etwas Glück.

Astronomie: Nahe Supernova könnte jederzeit Suche nach Dunkler Materie beenden

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Astronomy: Nearby supernova could end search for dark matter at any time

The pursuit of understanding dark matter, which comprises 85 percent of the universe's mass, could take a significant leap forward with a nearby supernova. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, led by Associate Professor of Physics Benjamin Safdi, have theorised that the elusive particle known as the axion might be detected within moments of gamma rays being emitted from such an event. Axions, predicted to emerge during the coll…

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A Nearby Supernova May End Dark Matter Search, Claims New Study

For nearly 90 years, scientists have been searching for answers about dark matter—the invisible substance that makes up 85% of the universe’s matter. Now, researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, believe a single cosmic event could hold the key: a nearby supernova. When a massive star collapses into a neutron star, it triggers a […] The post Scientists say a nearby supernova could solve the mystery of dark matter appeared first o…

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Scientists say a nearby supernova could solve the mystery of dark matter

Dark matter remains one of the most profound mysteries in the universe, accounting for 85% of its mass yet eluding direct detection. Scientists believe that a nearby supernova could finally provide the breakthrough needed to identify this enigmatic substance. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley propose that such an event could produce a flood of axions, a theoretical particle that is a leading candidate for dark matter. If ax…

A nearby supernova could end the search for dark matter

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