New study favors 'fuzzy' dark matter as the backbone of the universe — contrary to decades of research

A new study analyzing bent starlight from distant galaxies challenges the leading theory about dark matter, the invisible substance that forms most of the universe's structure. Using gravitational lensing data from 11 galaxies, researchers found strong evidence favoring "fuzzy dark matter" — a quantum wave-like substance — over the standard cold dark matter model. This discovery suggests the universe's invisible backbone behaves more like rippling waves than discrete particles, potentially requiring scientists to rethink current models of galaxy formation and cosmic structure.