Some believe Einstein’s theory of General Relativity needs to be altered One of the greatest mysteries of astronomy is the problem of the missing mass: All of the matter scientists can see in the universe accounts for only a... [read full story]
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By Clara Moskowitz Staff Writer posted: 05 November 2009 One of the greatest mysteries of astronomy is the problem of the missing mass: All of the matter scientists can see in the universe accounts for only a small percent of...
SPACE.com - One of the greatest mysteries of astronomy is the problem of the missing mass: All of the matter scientists can see in the universe accounts for only a small percent of the observed gravity.
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