Dark matter, which scientists estimate accounts for about 75% of all mass in the universe, remains one of the main mysteries of physics. The National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) has begun studying it to understand what it consists of and how it can be detected.
What is Known About Dark Matter
Work on the study of dark matter is being conducted at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute. This was announced by Hero of Russia, cosmonaut pilot Sergei Avdeev.
According to him, everything we observe is only a small part of the real picture. The main mass of matter in the universe is hidden from us and may be associated with unknown energy.
Avdeev suggested that if humanity can learn to extract this energy—just as it once learned to use atomic energy—it will provide a new qualitative level in space exploration.
What are the Plans of Russian Scientists
Senior Researcher at the Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Petr Satunin, previously reported that Russian physicists plan to build a special installation by 2030. It will be designed to search for dark matter candidate particles.
How Will They Search for "Invisible" Matter
Dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries of modern science. It cannot be seen directly, but you can try to record its signals. To do this, scientists plan to use high-precision measuring devices. They should help detect the particles that may make up this hidden part of the universe.