+thexfile Subscriber² Posted September 18, 2024 Subscriber² Share Posted September 18, 2024 In a new study, MIT physicists propose that if most of the dark matter in the universe is made up of microscopic primordial black holes—an idea first proposed in the 1970s—then these gravitational dwarfs should zoom through our solar system at least once per decade. A flyby like this, the researchers predict, would introduce a wobble into Mars' orbit, to a degree that today's technology could actually detect. Such a detection could lend support to the idea that primordial black holes are a primary source of dark matter throughout the universe. https://phys.org/news/2024-09-mars-dark.html Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1446394-a-wobble-from-mars-could-be-sign-of-dark-matter-study-finds/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now