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New Dark Matter Theory Links Superconductivity to Universe's Origins

5/16/2025

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Theorists Guanming Liang and Robert Caldwell have unveiled an intriguing dark matter candidate rooted in superconductivity. Their groundbreaking model posits that interacting fermions could create a condensate in the early Universe, shedding light on the mystery of matter-antimatter asymmetry. This phenomenon might leave detectable traces in the cosmic microwave background, inviting future exploration through CMB measurements.

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Theorists Guanming Liang and Robert Caldwell have unveiled an intriguing dark matter candidate rooted in superconductivity. Their groundbreaking model posits that interacting fermions could create a condensate in the early Universe, shedding light on the mystery of matter-antimatter asymmetry. This phenomenon might leave detectable traces in the cosmic microwave background, inviting future exploration through CMB measurements.