Science sheds light on dark matter
October 17, 2014 at 13:31 clock Updated BST
Scientists at the University of Leicester say they may have solved one of the most enduring mysteries of modern physics - the nature of dark matter.
This is something that the difference between the observed mass of the material in the space and the form in which it is moving - which is much larger mass points.
Researchers say they have identified a signal - if confirmed - would the "axion", which emitted from stars to blame.
This is one of the candidates physicists believe the particles can represent 85% of the missing mass of the universe.
Astronomer Dr. Andy Lee, who discussed as a co-author of the research today.
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