Galactic Center’s Gamma Ray Mystery Deepens as Dark Matter and Pulsar Theories Remain Equally Plausible
Astronomers remain divided over the source of mysterious gamma rays emanating from the Milky Way’s core. According to a new study, both dark matter particle collisions and pulsars present equally compelling explanations for the phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for decades. The findings could potentially provide the first concrete evidence for dark matter’s existence if that theory proves correct.
The Galactic Mystery Deepens
For decades, astronomers have been investigating a strange glow of gamma rays emanating from near the center of our galaxy, with two competing theories attempting to explain its origin. According to reports, the mysterious radiation could either result from dark matter particles colliding or originate from rapidly spinning neutron stars known as pulsars. A new paper published in Physical Review Letters suggests both explanations remain equally plausible, raising significant stakes for our understanding of the universe.
