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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 6-Nov-2025 05:11 ET (6-Nov-2025 10:11 GMT/UTC)

17-Sep-2025

A deep study of TEF/NTBT rotor based on CFD/CSD method

Tsinghua University Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication
16-Sep-2025

Researchers use computer simulations to show how future Moon missions could uncover dark matter

Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe
Peer-Reviewed Publication
16-Sep-2025

Astronomers discover rare Einstein cross with fifth image, revealing hidden dark matter

Rutgers University
Peer-Reviewed Publication
16-Sep-2025

Even black holes have bad hair days

University of Waterloo
Peer-Reviewed Publication