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May 4, 2026
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Searching for dark matter, deep in the Earth
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Priscilla Cushman
(Spokesperson, Super CDMS Snow Lab experiment and Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Minnesota, guest)
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Executive Summary
The Super CDMS experiment, located two kilometers underground, has reached its operational cryogenic temperature, a major milestone enabling the start of its search for dark matter.
The experiment uses highly sensitive germanium and silicon crystal detectors cooled to near absolute zero to detect the faint interactions of potential dark matter particles.
Researchers are shifting focus from the traditional WIMP (Weakly Interacting Massive Particle) theory to a broader search for lighter particles, waves, or even a complex 'dark sector' of multiple phenomena.
The first science run is expected to begin by the end of summer, with initial results anticipated within a year to a year and a half, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of the universe's composition.
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