Central surface density of dark matter agrees with the prediction of a new theory of gravity

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What happened

A researcher from Sejong University has used a new theory of gravity proposed by Erik Verlinde to predict the observed central surface density of dark matter.

The study was published in Physics of the Dark Universe on Sept.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:40:07 UTC.

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  1. Central surface density of dark matter agrees with the prediction of a new theory of gravity

  2. Astrophysicists use wave simulations to open a new window on dark matter

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