Dark Matter Studies

Dark matter studies focus on understanding an invisible form of matter that makes up about 27% of the universe. While it does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, its presence is inferred through its gravitational effects on visible matter, such as stars and galaxies. For example, galaxies spin at speeds that suggest they should tear apart, yet they remain intact due to unseen dark matter. Researchers study cosmic structures and galaxy movements to map dark matter's distribution, aiming to uncover its nature and role in the universe’s formation and evolution.