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A mysterious diffuse glow of gamma rays near the center of the Milky Way has stumped researchers for decades, as they’ve tried to discern whether the light comes from colliding particles of dark matter or quickly spinning neutron stars. Both theories are equally likely, according to new research. Maps generated by supercomputers confirm that the glow could come from dark matter.