Dark matter interacts with neutrinos, finds key cosmology study

The findings offers a rare window into the darkest recesses of the cosmos

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Scientists have moved a step closer to solving one of the universe's biggest mysteries, with new research suggesting that dark matter and neutrinos -- two of its least understood components -- may interact with each other, offering a rare window into the darkest recesses of the cosmos.

The findings from the University of Sheffield relate to the possible relationship between dark matter, the mysterious, invisible substance that makes up around 85 per cent of all matter in the universe, and neutrinos, one of the most fundamental and elusive subatomic particles.

Scientists have overwhelming indirect evidence for the existence of dark matter, while neutrinos, though invisible and with an extremely small mass, have been observed using huge underground detectors.