"Capture of a freefloating planet is a leading explanation for the origin of Planet 9 and we show that the probability of capturing a [primordial black hole] instead is comparable."

Astrophysicists: There may be black holes orbiting our Sun

Sky Dance

Researchers are suggesting that in the orbit of the Milky Way's sun may be a free-floating "primordial black hole" — or even more than one.

Astrophysicists: There May Be Black Holes Orbiting Our Sun

In a mind-bending new paper, researchers suggest that there could be black holes orbiting the Sun, out past Pluto.

"...this work can enable a large number of science projects throughout the research community."

Scientists will use a supercomputer to simulate the universe

Cosmological Cheat Sheet

Physicists at the Argonne National Lab are about to use the Mira supercomputer to simulate the universe, perhaps helping them find dark energy and matter.

Scientists Will Use a Supercomputer to Simulate the Universe

The simulation will be the basis for countless future studies.

"If dark matter were truly a remnant of the Big Bang, then in many cases researchers should have seen a direct signal of dark matter in different particle physics experiments already."

Dark matter may have preceded the Big Bang

Big Bang Theory

New research suggests that dark matter was already there before the Big Bang occurred, altering our understanding of the history of the universe.

New Research: There May Have Been Dark Matter Before Big Bang

This could help explain how dark matter shaped newly-formed galaxies.

Astronomers discover an entire population of ancient galaxies

We See You

Astronomers have discovered 39 massive ancient galaxies — and they could inform our understanding of everything from black holes to dark matter.

Astronomers Discover an Entire Population of Ancient Galaxies

And they could shed new light on everything from black holes to dark matter.

"The closest analogy to a macro collision with a human being is a gunshot wound."

Study: "Dark matter bullets" could tear human flesh apart

Dark Matter Gunshot

A new study suggests that tiny amounts of dark matter could behave like high-speed projectiles, capable of tearing through human flesh.

Study: “Dark Matter Bullets” Could Tear Human Flesh Apart

If it sounds far-fetched — that's because it is. 

"They can keep growing as long as there is dark matter fuel."

These bizarre objects may have "seeded" supermassive black holes

Absolute Units

There is a theory that "dark stars", extremely bright objects, could have seeded supermassive black holes over millions of years.

Dark Stars May Have Seeded Supermassive Black Holes | Futurism

Long-dead celestial objects called "dark stars" may have become today's supermassive black holes.

These Bizarre Objects May Have “Seeded” Supermassive Black Holes

An encounter with a "ghost of a galaxy" is still haunting the Milky Way.

We live in the wreckage of an epic galactic collision, says study

Hard Knocks

Astronomers believe a past galactic collision with Antlia 2 is to blame for large ripples in the Milky Way's outer hydrogen gas disc.

We Live in the Wreckage of an Epic Galactic Collision, Says Study

And it could help us solve the mystery of dark matter.

There "might even be a race of mirror humans trying to work out why their dark matter is five times less abundant than their normal matter."

Bizarre theory: "Mirror-image universe" could explain dark matter

Mirror's Edge

There might be another universe, exactly like our own except that it's a perfect mirror image — and it could explain dark matter.

Bizarre Theory: “Mirror-Image Universe” Could Explain Dark Matter

A universe where everything is flipped just might exist, scientists say — and it could contain your mirror-image twin.

"It's much more massive than a star… Something like a million times the mass of the sun."

A "dense bullet of something" blasted holes in the Milky Way

Space Drama

Something punched gigantic holes through the Milky Way. There's little evidence at the cosmic crime scene, but scientists suspect it was dark matter.

A “Dense Bullet of Something” Blasted Holes in the Milky Way

Something a million times the mass of the Sun tore through the Milky Way, leaving destruction in its wake.

"Usually, the key is finding the question to ask."

When the Large Hadron Collider turns on, it may trap dark matter

Spotted

Scientists have a new plan to try and spot dark matter by searching for particular particles once the Large Hadron Collider's upgrades are complete.

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