Could the missing dark matter in our universe actually be primordial black holes?
In short: Physicists have spent decades hunting for dark matter, but the search is shifting. Theoretical physicist Elba Alonso-Monsalve explores the possibility that primordial black holes—tiny, ancient structures—might explain this cosmic mystery, challenging long-held assumptions about what makes up the invisible mass of our universe.
For years, the scientific community focused on candidates like WIMPs and axions to account for dark matter. However, the lack of definitive evidence has led researchers to consider more radical alternatives, specifically primordial black holes. These theoretical mini black holes are thought to have formed in the early universe.
Elba Alonso-Monsalve examines how these compact objects could potentially solve the dark matter puzzle. As new experiments prepare to scan the cosmos, physicists are investigating whether these tiny, dense entities exist and if they provide the missing piece to modern cosmology.
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