# Scientists see potential breakthrough in search for dark matter

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- Reuters, 2026-09-01 14:45 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/science/scientists-make-potential-breakthrough-search-dark-matter-2026-09-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a96e4fa2732d80001673e36

> Scientists observed possible signs of dark matter in an experiment conducted about a mile (1.6 km) underground in South Dakota. They cautioned that the result falls short of confirming a detection of the elusive cosmic component.