While many theories have been proposed, the exact identity of the dark matter particle remains undiscovered. The most prominent candidates include:
Heavy, slow-moving particles that only interact via gravity and the weak nuclear force. La materia oscura
It appears to interact with the rest of the universe almost exclusively through gravity . 🔍 How Do We Know It Exists? While many theories have been proposed, the exact
A hypothesized type of neutrino that does not interact via the weak force at all, making them harder to detect than regular neutrinos. 🛰️ Current Search Efforts While many theories have been proposed
Scientists deduce the presence of dark matter by observing its immense gravitational pull on visible cosmic structures. Key lines of evidence include: