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Anomalous Ionization in the Central Molecular Zone by Sub-GeV Dark Matter
- sega_sai 2y agoInteresting if true. Unfortunately there are just too many sources that can produce ionizing radiation, high energy cosmic rays, energetic positrons etc (especially when you look in at the central part of the MW). So while I wouldn't rule out the explanation, I don't think the paper the paper provides particularly convincing case in favour of DM annihilation explanation vs alternatives.
- bigtimber 2y agohttps://phys.org/news/2025-03-mysterious-phenomenon-center-galaxy-reveal.html https://phys.org/news/2025-03-mysterious-phenomenon-center-g...
- ydjje 2y ago[dead]
- neuroelectron 2y agoI was just wondering about this very thing this morning. Nice to see a topical study on it in such a timely fashion.
- thunder-blue-3 2y agoI too wonder about anomalous ionizations first thing in the mornings
- exe34 2y agoit happens to a lot of us - I'm guessing we all had chilli for dinner last night!
- lenerdenator 2y agoJust be prepared for unforeseen consequences at work, okay?
- EdwardDiego 2y agoTitle sounds like Star Trek dialogue...
- troymc 2y agoAlso known as "treknobabble."