A strange energy source at the center of the Milky Way may be a new type of dark matter. Scientists found that hydrogen gas there is ionized in an unexpected way, which cosmic rays can’t explain. Instead, they propose that lightweight dark matter particles are colliding and producing charged particles. This could reshape how we think about dark matter and its role in the universe.

Mysterious Signals from the Galactic Core A strange phenomenon at the center of our galaxy might be linked to a new type of dark matter.

Dark matter, an invisible substance thought to make up 85% of the universe’s mass, remains one of science’s greatest mysteries. Despite decades of research, its true nature is still unknown.

Now, in a groundbreaking study, scientists have uncovered a potential clue. They suggest that an alternative form of dark matter could be responsible for unexplained chemical reactions happening in the Milky Way.