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The world’s most sensitive dark matter detector is up and running, ready to tackle one of the most perplexing mysteries of the universe. With a sensitivity at least 50 times greater than its ...

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The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment aims to find the universe's missing matter. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A next-generation dark ...

Members of the LUX-ZEPLIN team in the LZ water tank after the outer detector installation. (Credit: Matthew Kapust/Sanford Underground Research Facility) Deep below the Black Hills of South Dakota in ...

Dark matter, a type of matter that does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, is predicted to account for most of the universe's mass. While theoretical predictions hint at its abundance, detecting this ...

Photomultiplier tubes from the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota. The LZ experiment is designed to detect dark matter particles from flashes of light ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The hunt for dark matter is underway underground. In a first run ...