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Scientists make new finding in search for dark matter
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Thank you for registering Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in Please refresh your browser to be logged in Jump to content Open full menu Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Swipe for next article Independent Bulletin homepage Download our app All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Scientists make new finding in search for dark matter Andrew Griffin & Rod Minchin Tuesday 01 September 2026 16:09 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Related: 'Unexpected events' found during world's most sensitive dark matter experiment Scientists using the LUX-ZEPLIN detector have recorded a single anomalous particle interaction that could represent the first direct detection of dark matter . The interaction was detected by an international team of 250 scientists and may have been caused by a Weakly Interacting Massive Particle with a mass at least 200 times that of a proton. Lead author Dr Sam Eriksen stated that the finding could be the first step in understanding dark matter, which is thought to account for roughly 85 per cent of mass in the universe. The analysis achieved a 2.6-sigma statistical significance, which falls short of the 5-sigma threshold required to officially claim a scientific discovery. Researchers will continue to gather and analyse data from the ongoing experiment to see whether the anomalous signal grows in significance or fades away. In full Scientists detect the most compelling indication of dark matter to date More bulletins Get in touch Contact us Our Products Subscribe Register Newsletters Donate Today’s Edition Install our app Archive Other publications International editions Independent en Español Independent Arabia Independent Turkish Independent Persian Independent Urdu The Standard Extras Puzzles All topics Free bets offers Latest deals Competitions and offers Independent Advertising Independent Ignite Syndication Working at The Independent Legal Code of conduct and complaints Contributors Cookie policy Donations Terms & Conditions Privacy policy User policies Modern Slavery Statement Thank you for registering Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in Please refresh your browser to be logged in
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