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Dark matter detector finds a strange signal scientists can’t yet explain

sciencedaily.com · 11dShare

The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment has detected a rare particle interaction that looks unusually difficult to explain as ordinary background noise and appeared where dark matter might be expected. Scientists are not claiming a discovery yet, but additional data could show whether this single mysterious event is the first hint of a long-sought dark matter particle.

First report: Scientists detect the most compelling indication of dark matter to date — independent.co.uk, 13d