Zombie Stars Could Illuminate Dark Matter Mysteries

Researchers from the University of British Columbia explored the potential link between axions, a dark matter candidate, and white dwarf stars, using data from the Hubble Space Telescope. Although their analysis did not find evidence of axion-induced cooling, it established new limits on axion-electron interactions, guiding future dark matter research. The study highlights the importance of exploring various astrophysical phenomena to understand elusive particles like axions.