Euclid opens data treasure trove to study the Dark Universe
The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission released its first batch of survey data, including a preview of its deep fields. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms in combination with citizen science campaigns, the Euclid Consortium scientific results include...
Supernovae: A Natural Laboratory for Studying New Physics
The SUPRISE workshop brings together 40 experts in Madrid to discuss exotic particles and new neutrino interactions through these astrophysical objects. The event is organized by the Institute for Theoretical Physics UAM-CSIC to promote international scientific...
40 High School students visit IFT to participate in the Particle Physics Masterclass
After attending introductory seminars, they had the opportunity to analyze real data from the LHC. Last Friday, March 7, 40 high school students had the opportunity to delve into the world of particle physics at the Institute of Theoretical Physics (IFT). The event,...
Stellar streams from dwarf galaxies could be key to unveiling the nature of dark matter
A new study led by researchers from IFT and UAM is the first to propose searching for dark matter signals in stellar streams originating from dwarf galaxies. The goal is to detect gamma rays produced by the annihilation of WIMPs, hypothetical particles that are...