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Milky Way Dark Matter Clump Found
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Milky Way Dark Matter Clump Found

Scientists have unveiled compelling evidence of a massive, invisible dark matter clump within the Milky Way, estimated at 10 million solar masses and located just 3,260 light-years away, marking a significant step in understanding the universe's hidden components. This groundbreaking discovery, detailed in Physical Review Letters, was achieved by meticulously observing shifts in the pulse rates of distant pulsars, offering a novel tool for mapping galactic dark matter subhalos and unraveling the mystery of galaxy formation.

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