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Strange cosmic phenomenon at center of our galaxy points to new kind of dark matter
- Scientists have been studying dark matter, which makes up about 85% of all matter, for decades due to its gravitational effects.
- A cosmic energy phenomenon in the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone hints at a new type of dark matter.
- High ionization levels in hydrogen gas at the galactic core challenge current theories on dark matter interactions.
- The study in Physical Review Letters proposes lighter dark matter particles, different from traditional WIMPs, causing ionization.
- New dark matter particles could be below 100 MeV and generate electron-positron pairs leading to ionization in gas clouds.
- The research shifts focus from WIMPs to sub-GeV particles for dark matter investigations.
- Observations at the galactic center suggest a different approach to studying dark matter's influence on cosmic surroundings.
- The proposed low-mass dark matter particles could explain the 511-keV emission line linked to positron annihilation in the Milky Way.
- This study opens up new possibilities for dark matter research and calls for rethinking detection methods.
- By analyzing data from observatories, scientists aim to redefine our understanding of dark matter and its effects on the universe.
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