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Hypothetical particles called axions could explain differences between matter and antimatter – and we may find them at the centre of the Sun.

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CAST-CAPP inches closer to axion dark matter

The CAPP axion haloscope at the CAST experiment has hunted for axions from the Milky Way’s “halo” of dark matter, and has narrowed down the theoretical space in which to look for these hypothetical particles

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Physics
02 December, 2022
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02 December, 2022

RADES joins the hunt for dark matter

One of the latest additions to the CAST experiment has set a new limit on the strength of the interaction between photons and hypothetical dark-matter particles called axions

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Physics
25 May, 2021
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25 May, 2021

KWISP detector searches for dark energy from the Sun

First results are in for the KWISP detector’s hunt for hypothetical dark-energy particles from the Sun

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Physics
03 July, 2019

First cosmic-ray results from CALET telescope on ISS

Having docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on 25 August 2015, CALET is carrying out a full science programme

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Experiments
28 November, 2017
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28 November, 2017

CERN CASTs new limits on dark matter

The CAST experiment at CERN announces new limits on the properties of axions, exotic particles that are candidates for dark matter

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Experiments
08 May, 2017
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08 May, 2017

CERN CASTs new limits on dark matter

The CAST experiment at CERN announces new limits on the properties of axions, exotic particles that are candidates for dark matter

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Experiments
01 May, 2017
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01 May, 2017

Black hole aligns with Sun and CERN telescope

On 18 December 2016 the Sun aligned with the black hole in the centre of the Milky Way, allowing CAST to search for any exotic particles it might emit

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Experiments
19 December, 2016
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19 December, 2016

CAST explores the dark side of the universe

The astroparticle experiment tracks the Sun morning and evening to search for particles of dark matter and dark energy

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Physics
18 September, 2015
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18 September, 2015

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