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Groundbreaking Cosmic-Ray Data Unveils Dark Matter Mysteries

2/4/2025

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Researchers have captured cosmic-ray antiproton intensities throughout an entire solar cycle using the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer aboard the International Space Station. This groundbreaking data sheds light on the origins and movement of galactic cosmic rays, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the mysteries of dark matter and the potential for new physics discoveries.

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Researchers have captured cosmic-ray antiproton intensities throughout an entire solar cycle using the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer aboard the International Space Station. This groundbreaking data sheds light on the origins and movement of galactic cosmic rays, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the mysteries of dark matter and the potential for new physics discoveries.