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New Study Reveals MACHOs Obscuring Distant Stars' Light

6/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that dark matter clumps, known as MACHOs, could be acting like "lampshades," obscuring the light from distant stars. This dimming effect may unlock secrets about dark matter's elusive nature, which constitutes 85% of the universe. Researchers aim to harness existing microlensing data to uncover these cosmic mysteries.

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A groundbreaking study reveals that dark matter clumps, known as MACHOs, could be acting like "lampshades," obscuring the light from distant stars. This dimming effect may unlock secrets about dark matter's elusive nature, which constitutes 85% of the universe. Researchers aim to harness existing microlensing data to uncover these cosmic mysteries.