SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 14, 2026Interesting Engineering

Search for invisible substance that make up 85% of universe’s all matter to get boost with new study

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Researchers at Hebrew University have identified three quantum materials that could transform the search for dark matter, the invisible substance making up 85% of all matter in the universe. These materials, including titanium diselenide, could improve detector sensitivity by up to 1,000 times compared to current materials, making previously undetectable dark matter signals readable.

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