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Moon Observatories to Unlock Secrets of Dark Matter

10/1/2025

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  • The Moon is identified as a site for observatories studying dark matter signals.
  • Signals originate from the cosmic Dark Ages, shielded from Earth's interference.
  • The Dark Ages, occurring 100 million years post-Big Bang, yield 21 cm emissions.
  • Simulations indicate dark matter formed dense clumps that boost radio emissions.
  • The Square Kilometre Array aims to map these waves, informing early-universe models.