• Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
    32·
    8 months ago

    The gravitational lens distortion of distant galaxies is basically impossible without dark matter.

    … using our current model of the Universe.

    Dark matter, and dark energy in particular, were introduced to make existing models fit the data.

    • SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      6·
      8 months ago

      And we will keep using it until we have a better model

      Which we don’t, for that matter

      You’re speaking as if scientists aren’t constantly trying to create new, better models that fit the data better.

      • Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
        1·
        8 months ago

        I have no problem with the scientists searching for better models.

        It’s the scientists talking about dark matter like it’s as established as an electron whereas dark matter and energy is more like aether.

        The entire evidence for dark matter (and dark energy) has been generated by matching data to models we are sure are incorrect (quantum gravity).