A new theoretical study proposes a radical idea in the search for dark matter—using the surface of Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon, as a natural detector for massive dark matter particles. The ...
Ganymede's auroras splinter into small, bright patches — structures that mirror features seen in Earth's own auroral displays.
When searching for the unknown, classic physics wisdom holds that a bigger detector boosts the chances of discovery. A physicist is taking that advice to heart, advancing a bold plan to use none other ...