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Scientists are buzzing after the LZ experiment detected a single, baffling particle event that could be dark matter — the invisible stuff making up 85% of the universe. Hidden deep underground in South Dakota, LZ’s ultra-sensitive detector, filled with 10 tons of pure liquid xenon, is hunting for WIMPs. After sifting through 220 days of data, researchers found an anomaly that defies normal explanations — possibly hinting at a massive, previously unknown type of dark matter particle. With more data on the way and global collaboration behind this effort, the scientific community is watching closely to see if this signal marks the dawn of dark matter detection.

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