What is Dark Matter?

Our universe is full of mysterious and fascinating phenomena, which is why space and astronomy always captivate us and leave us wanting to learn more. Tucked away in the dark corners of the cosmos, scientists are still trying to make sense of dark matter. Are isolated black holes potentially dark matter? Let’s take a closer look.

Key Points

• Dark matter is a mysterious unseen mass made up of particles that cannot be seen with even the best telescopes.
• The potentials of dark matter as an explanation for gravity have been accepted by the astronomical community.
• There are still many questions as to what dark matter really is and what makes up its particles.
• A new theory proposed by a Nanyang Technological University suggests that isolated black holes may account for up to 30% of the universe's dark matter.
• If further research confirms this, it can solving problems such as the missing baryon problem, and help expand the mysterious dark matter theory.

The debate as to what dark matter really is continues today. Astronomers are still trying to solve the mystery of the potential particles that make it up. A new theory proposed by research scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore suggests that isolated black holes may account for up to 30% of the universe’s dark matter. If further research confirms this, it can solve problems like the missing baryon problem, and help expand the mysterious dark matter theory.

Astra's Hot Take

Scientists around the world continue to delve into dark matter, and I'm always excited to hear what new theories they come up with. The recent addition of isolated black holes to the conversation really blew my mind! Using black holes to explain the dark matter is an excellent example of how the mysteries of our universe often hide in plain sight. I'm looking forward to what further research reveals about this fascinating phenomenon.