A scientific breakthrough: Astronomers confirm for the first time the influence of dark matter on galaxies
Astronomers at the University of California, Berkeley, have made a significant discovery that sheds light on the role of dark matter in the formation and evolution of galaxies. Their study, for the first time, provides observational evidence that dark matter does influence the evolution of galaxies.
This study is a significant step in our understanding of the Universe. It shows that dark matter is not just an invisible substance, but also an active component that plays an important role in the formation and evolution of galaxies, phys.org writes.
Dark Matter is an invisible substance that makes up about 85% of all matter in the Universe. Its existence cannot be observed directly, but its effect on visible matter, such as stars and gas, can be detected using gravitational lenses and other methods.
The researchers studied 260 galaxies of different types and compared their properties with calculations based on dark matter models. Their results showed that galaxies with more dark matter have stars that differ in age, chemical composition, and formation rate from stars in galaxies with less dark matter.
This suggests that dark matter is not just a passive background, but plays an active role in the formation and evolution of galaxies. Its gravitational influence can affect the trajectories of stars, gas, and dust, as well as the formation of new stars.
This study is an important step in unraveling the mystery of dark matter. Scientists plan to conduct further research to better understand how dark matter affects galaxies and reveal its nature.
Here are some of the key points of the study:
- For the first time, observational evidence of the influence of dark matter on the evolution of galaxies has been found.
- The properties of stars in galaxies depend on the amount of dark matter in the halo.
- Dark matter plays an active role in the formation and evolution of galaxies.
- Further research will help to better understand dark matter and its role in the Universe.
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