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Scientists just mapped the hidden structure holding the Universe together
- New James Webb data delivers the most detailed map of dark matter to date, outlining the invisible cosmic framework.
- The map links dark matter gravity to the clustering of ordinary matter, guiding galaxy formation.
- Webb observations show dark matter’s alignment with normal matter is not accidental, signaling gravity-driven organization.
- Regional map covers a sky area about 2.5 times the Moon and includes nearly 800,000 galaxies.
- Researchers used Webb’s MIRI to improve distance measurements and detect dust-obscured galaxies.
- Future work will map dark matter across the Universe with Euclid and the Roman Space Telescope.
- Durham University-led study emphasizes dark matter as the Universe’s essential architect.
- Nature Astronomy published the study detailing an ultra-high-resolution map of dark matter.
- The research team includes Durham University, NASA JPL, and EPFL collaborators.
- The findings are based on Webb's gravity-based analysis of light from distant galaxies.
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