New 3-D Map of Dark Matter Reveals Cosmic Scaffolding

An international team of astronomers has created a comprehensive three-dimensional map that offers a first look at the weblike large-scale distribution of dark matter in the universe. Dark matter is an invisible form of matter that accounts for most of the universe's mass, but that so far has eluded direct detection, or even a definitive explanation for its makeup.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news87400827.html">New 3-D Map of Dark Matter Reveals Cosmic Scaffolding</a></p> <p>An international team of astronomers has created a comprehensive three-dimensional map that offers a first look at the weblike large-scale distribution of dark matter in the universe. Dark matter is an invisible form of matter that accounts for most of the universe's mass, but that so far has eluded direct detection, or even a definitive explanation for its makeup.</p>