The Universe’s Hidden Treasure: Scientists Finally Find Missing Matter

For decades, it’s been one of astronomy’s biggest mysteries: where is all the ordinary matter? Scientists knew it had to be *somewhere* – but a significant portion seemed to have vanished. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking discovery, we finally have an answer.

A team led by Harvard University’s Professor Liam Connor has located the elusive “missing” matter, solving a cosmic puzzle that has baffled scientists for years. Using the unique signals of fast radio bursts (FRBs) – powerful bursts of radio waves from distant galaxies – they’ve pinpointed its location: mostly in the vast, empty spaces between galaxies.

The research reveals a surprising distribution: a whopping 76% of this ordinary matter, composed of baryons, exists as thinly spread gas in intergalactic space. The remaining portion resides in galaxy halos and within the galaxies themselves.

This discovery isn’t just about finding missing pieces; it’s a giant leap forward in our understanding of the universe. It opens up exciting new avenues of research into the enigmatic nature of dark matter and the forces that shape the cosmos. The hunt for answers continues, but this breakthrough brings us significantly closer to a complete picture of our universe.

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