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76% of Universe's Matter Discovered as Invisible Gas

7/8/2025

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Astronomers have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery: a staggering 76% of the universe's normal matter is hidden as an invisible gas in the intergalactic medium. Utilizing fast radio bursts (FRBs) for measurement, researchers from Caltech and Harvard have cracked a long-standing mystery, shedding light on galaxy formation and the elusive nature of dark matter.

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Astronomers have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery: a staggering 76% of the universe's normal matter is hidden as an invisible gas in the intergalactic medium. Utilizing fast radio bursts (FRBs) for measurement, researchers from Caltech and Harvard have cracked a long-standing mystery, shedding light on galaxy formation and the elusive nature of dark matter.