Recent studies have dealt a major blow to the hypothesis that primordial black holes could be responsible for dark matter, shifting the focus of scientific research to alternative explanations. Overview of the research Two pivotal studies have explored the possibility of this original black holeswhich is believed to have formed in the early universe, could … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — For about fifty years, the scientific community has been grappling with a substantial problem: there isn’t enough visible matter in the universe. All the matter we can see — stars, planets, cosmic dust … Read more
The upcoming Roman space telescope could reveal a new class of ‘feather-light’ black holes, challenging existing theories of black hole formation. If these Earth-sized black holes are found, they could have significant implications for our knowledge of the early universe and the nature of dark matter. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center NASAby Nancy Grace … Read more