SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 21, 2025Science News

Scientists used a levitating magnet to hunt for dark matter

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Scientists used a levitated magnet to search for dark matter, specifically ultralight particles that could behave like a wave. Although no evidence was found, tweaks to the experiment could improve sensitivity. The technique combines quantum technologies with particle physics detection and could outperform other methods with simple changes like increasing the magnet's mass.

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