Dark Matter
Prototype of LUX-ZEPLIN Dark Matter Detector Tested at SLAC
A small-scale version of the future detector allows researchers and engineers to test, develop and troubleshoot various aspects of its technology.
Symmetry: 1,000 Meters Below
Meet the world’s deepest underground physics facilities.
Q&A: Hitomi Researchers Talk About the X-ray Satellite’s Tragic End and the Data It Sent Home
KIPAC researchers mourn the loss of the Hitomi spacecraft but are thrilled about the data it was still able to capture.
KIPAC Physicists Help Discover Hidden Dwarf Dark Galaxy
The discovery supports a powerful tool for discovering galaxies that are otherwise too distant to observe, and could lead to advances that improve our understanding of dark matter.
Symmetry: The Milky Way’s Hot Spot
The center of our galaxy is a busy place. But it might be one of the best sites to hunt for dark matter.
New Satellite with Superior X-ray Vision Launched
It will provide new insights into the physics of black holes, the formation of chemical elements, stars and galaxies, and the evolution of the universe itself.
Three Ways to Bust Ghostly Dark Matter
Dark matter hunters around the world pursue three approaches to look for fingerprints of ghostly WIMPs: on the Earth’s surface, underground and in space.
A Speed Trap for Dark Matter
Analyzing the motion of X-ray sources could help researchers identify dark matter signals.
Fermi Space Telescope Sharpens its High-energy Vision
Fermi scientist Matthew Wood discusses major improvements to the Fermi Large Area Telescope, including increasing its sensitivity to the equivalent of launching another LAT.
Symmetry: The Booming Science of Dwarf Galaxies
A recent uptick in the discovery of the smallest, oldest galaxies benefits studies of dark matter, galaxy formation and the evolution of the universe.