dark

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“Living in the deepest corners of our vast cosmos or our mathematical constructs,” the authors write, are still-unsolved scientific mysteries, including dark matter and dark energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

For nearly a decade, Be Scofield, a reporter on cult movements and the author of “Hunting Lucifer: One Reporter’s Search for Cults and Demons,” has followed what she considers the New Age movement’s dark side.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

His strong voice and dark brooding looks led to a public obsession that became known as Bruelmania.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Although the mission's main scientific goals focus on dark energy, dark matter, and planets beyond our solar system, researchers expect the observatory to support a wide range of astronomical discoveries.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

I drew in a deep breath of the sweet-scented air and let it out, letting go of all the frustration and the dark mood that had been hanging over me.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith