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Astronomers discover third galaxy lacking dark matter, challenging the assumption that dark matter is an invisible glue needed to hold galaxies together

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Astronomers discover third galaxy lacking dark matter, challenging the assumption that dark matter is an invisible glue needed to hold galaxies together

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Astronomy@mander.xyzEnglish · 11 days ago

Third time’s the charm for a row of faint galaxies without dark matter

A Yale-led team of astronomers found a third galaxy devoid of dark matter — located alongside the other two in a formation that has never been seen before.

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What if there is such a thing as dark matter, and galaxies lacking it are the ones where Type 3 civilizations burnt it all up for energy?

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