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Scientists propose Webb Telescope has detected stars powered by dark matter (gizmodo.com)

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[–] TauZero@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Scientists know that dark matter is there because they can see how it affects other things in space, like how it pulls galaxies together. It’s a bit like how you can see the wind blowing through the trees, even if you can’t see the wind itself.

Oh wow, AI has a poetic streak!

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