Evidence against existence of dark matter?

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Recent discussions highlight skepticism about dark matter, with alternative theories like Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) gaining attention. MOND proposes a different explanation for galaxy rotation without invoking dark matter. John Baez's recent work includes an introduction to MOND, which could be useful for those exploring this topic. Participants express interest in finding more resources related to these theories within the forum. The conversation emphasizes the ongoing debate and the search for viable alternatives to dark matter.
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evidence against existence of dark matter??

Hi have there been any recent publications that u guyz may have read that are against the idea of dark matter and have other theories on wot keeps galaxies in orbit.? I really need ure help coz its for an essay that i have been working on. cheers.
 
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There is an alternative theory called MOND (modified Newtonian dynamics). I am not sure how viable it is, but it is the only theory that I've seen that fits your question.
 
John Baez has a brief intro to MOND in his latest TWF, # 206 .
 
selfAdjoint said:
John Baez has a brief intro to MOND in his latest TWF, # 206 .
Thanks SelfAdjoint! TWF is really cool! Ignorant question: could one find links to TWFs sprinkled throughout PF?
 

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