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SLAC’s astrophysicists and cosmologists pursue top-priority research on topics including dark matter and dark energy, the formation of galaxies and cosmic evolution. 

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Dwarf Galaxy 3.

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A previously detected, anomalously large X-ray signal is absent in new Hitomi satellite data, setting tighter limits for a dark matter interpretation.

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The Contents of the Universe

How do scientists know what percentages of the universe are made up of dark matter and dark energy?

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The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument will measure light from 35 million cosmic objects for new insights into what causes the universe to expand faster...

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The scientists develop methods to study neutrinos from star explosions and search for unknown particles and forces with possible ties to dark matter.

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In its final run, the LUX experiment increased its sensitivity four-fold, but dark matter remains elusive.

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The goal: Develop high-tech coatings that make the detector’s mirrors less “noisy”.

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Before Hitomi died, it sent back X-ray data that explain how turbulent motions may prevent cooling of hot gas.

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A small-scale version of the future detector allows researchers and engineers to test, develop and troubleshoot various aspects of its technology.

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KIPAC researchers mourn the loss of the Hitomi spacecraft but are thrilled about the data it was still able to capture.

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VIA Symmetry Magazine

Following LIGO’s Treasure Maps

Astronomers around the world are looking for visible sources of gravitational waves.

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The upgraded experiment aims to discover if neutrinos are their own antiparticles.

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Computer simulations and lab experiments help researchers understand the violent universe and could potentially lead to new technologies that benefit humankind.

Researchers use X-rays to study some of the most extreme and exotic forms of matter ever created, in detail never before possible.