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http://science.time.com/2013/02/26/cosmic-fuggedaboudit-dark-matter-may-not-exist-at-all/?hpt=hp_c2
Summary: We love MOND, we're not crazy, honest.
Summary: We love MOND, we're not crazy, honest.
Time Magazine: Dark Matter May Not Exist At All
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In summary, Dark Matter is a hypothetical form of matter that is believed to make up a large portion of the universe. It is important because it explains the observed gravitational effects on galaxies and other celestial bodies. However, a recent Time Magazine article suggests that new research has called into question its existence. Evidence for Dark Matter includes observed gravitational effects on galaxies and the cosmic microwave background radiation. This article has sparked debate among scientists as it challenges the current understanding of the universe. If Dark Matter does not exist, it would require a complete overhaul of our understanding of the universe and potentially call into question current theories and models.
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Gotta love pop media. The early large structure formation is something MOND cannot adequately explain. Neither can it explain how homogeneous the CMB is.
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Pop media does a terrible reporting job but they are being fed ammunition from *somewhere* :-)
One wonders if the imminent Nasa dark matter result has got the Mond community wanting to publish *fast*.
One wonders if the imminent Nasa dark matter result has got the Mond community wanting to publish *fast*.
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Michio Kaku. All these things are his fault
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I must approach this claim with a critical and open-minded perspective. While the theory of dark matter has been supported by a wealth of observational evidence, it is important to continually question and evaluate our understanding of the universe.
The concept of Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) as an alternative explanation for the observed gravitational effects attributed to dark matter is not a new idea. However, the evidence in support of dark matter, including the rotation curves of galaxies and the gravitational lensing of light, cannot be explained by MOND alone.
Furthermore, the existence of dark matter is not solely based on its gravitational effects. There is also strong evidence from the cosmic microwave background, galaxy clusters, and the large-scale structure of the universe that supports the presence of dark matter.
While it is important to consider alternative theories, we must also be cautious not to dismiss well-supported evidence in favor of a more appealing or simpler explanation. The search for a complete understanding of the universe is an ongoing and ever-evolving process, and we must continue to gather and evaluate data from a variety of sources to refine and expand our understanding of dark matter and its role in shaping the cosmos.
1. What is Dark Matter and why is it important?
Dark Matter is a hypothetical form of matter that is believed to make up a large portion of the universe. It is important because it helps explain the observed gravitational effects on galaxies and other celestial bodies that cannot be accounted for by visible matter.
2. What does the recent Time Magazine article say about Dark Matter?
The article suggests that new research and observations have called into question the existence of Dark Matter, stating that it may not exist at all.
3. What evidence supports the existence of Dark Matter?
One of the main pieces of evidence is the observed gravitational effects on galaxies and galaxy clusters, which cannot be explained by visible matter alone. Additionally, the cosmic microwave background radiation also provides evidence for the existence of Dark Matter.
4. How has this article sparked debate among scientists?
The article has sparked debate because it challenges the current understanding of the universe and the widely accepted theory of Dark Matter. Some scientists argue that the new research does not provide enough evidence to discount the existence of Dark Matter.
5. What are the implications if Dark Matter does not exist?
If Dark Matter does not exist, it would require a complete overhaul of our understanding of the universe and how it operates. It would also call into question the validity of current theories and models that rely on the existence of Dark Matter, such as the widely accepted Lambda-CDM model.
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