Mysterious fast radio bursts help astronomers pinpoint cosmic ‘missing’ matter

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Astronomers have used fast radio bursts (FRBs)—brief, powerful flashes of radio waves—to detect previously unseen ordinary matter in the universe, helping solve the long-standing “missing baryon problem.” While dark matter and dark energy dominate the cosmos, only about 10% of ordinary matter had been directly observed. The rest, believed to be spread across the intergalactic medium, was too diffuse to detect—until now, CNN has reported. By measuring how FRBs slow as they pass through this “cosmic fog,” researchers were able to map and weigh the elusive matter, offering new insights into the universe’s hidden structure. read more: 👍 Like this video if you're fascinated by how scientists are uncovering the universe's hidden building blocks. 💬 Comment below—did you know most ordinary matter in the universe had been missing until now? 🔗 Share this video to help others learn how radio waves are helping solve one of astronomy’s biggest mysteries. 💰 Want to support the channel? You can donate directly by hitting the YouTube Thanks button. Your support helps us continue bringing deep space science to your screen. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more cosmic discoveries and cutting-edge space research. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook / b.c.begley Subscribe To My Patreon / bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube / @b.c.begley6007 Follow Me On Twitter / bc_news1 Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok / bcbegley #FastRadioBursts #MissingMatterFound #SpaceDiscovery #shorts