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Scattering off dark matter bound to Earth.

Scattering off dark matter bound to Earth.

DisputedAnswers 1 questionPublished0

Where it stands

DisputedNone pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Dark matter densities near Earth far above the galactic halo.

What would rule it out

  • Independent limits on Earth-bound dark matter below the required density.

Evidence none for · 1 against

The questions it answers

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Scattering off dark matter bound to Earth. [Answer ANS0CWYEGAY08DT]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CWYEGAY08DT
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