Has the Hypothetical Axion Dark Matter Particle Been Found?
Dark matter, a kind of invisible mass of unknown origin, cannot be seen directly with telescopes, but is instead inferred from its gravitational effects on ordinary matter and on light. Although dark matter is believed to make up 85 percent of the matter of the Universe, to date, elusive dark matter particles like the theoretical Axion have not been detected. Space scientists at the University of Leicester in the UK have discovered a curious signal in the X-ray sky that appears to be a signature of the Axion. If confirmed, it will be the first direct detection and identification of an elusive dark matter particle and will have a fundamental impact on our theories of the Universe.
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Although I agree with injecting variables to make an equation work and allow forward progress. I don't buy into them as fact. This was one of Einstein's biggest blunders <br><br>There is so much we still don't understand <br><br>For one I don't ever hear any mention on the mass/energy exchange of our universe<br><br>As larger atoms are formed their mass is less then the total of their constituents. This loss being transformed into energy. Now a spring under load weighs more then an spring at rest which means energy has mass. Not that I am Mr. Big brain here but perhaps we should consider measuring the free energy in the universe. I for one would be would love to see this plotted from day one. As we all know energy also has a repulsive nature which might even help explain expansion. <br><br>Where's my noble prize "lol"
