The Standard Model lacks a suitable dark matter candidate
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The gap
The Standard Model lacks a suitable dark matter candidate. - The presence of nonbaryonic dark matter is confirmed by various observational evidence, but its nature remains unknown.
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Stated in the conclusions and cells research gap and cells future research sections of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.
Research trend
Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.
Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps
- 5D Holographic Cosmology (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi
Despite decades of intense experimen- tal effort, direct detection of dark matter particles (such as WIMPs or axions) remains elusive, and the theoretical justification for the observed magnitude of the cosmological constant suffers from a discrepancy of over 120 orders of magnitude compared to quantum field theory predictions.
generalstated in conclusionsevidence 5/5Keywords: magnitude despite decades intense experimen effort direct detection dark matter particles wimps axions remains elusive - The Cosmological Constant: Why It Isn't Zero But Nearly So (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi
The cosmological constant problem is a fine-tuning issue in physics. - The observed value of the cosmological constant is roughly 10^120 times smaller than any naive quantum field theory estimate.
generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: cosmological constant problem fine-tuning issue physics observed value - Dark Matter as the Plasma Grid: Observational Confirmation of the Kalachakra Lotus Harmonic" (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi
The standard model of cosmology treats dark matter as a collection of weakly interacting massive particles, but no WIMP has been found. - A paradigm shift toward dark matter as a field has been forced.
generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: standard model cosmology treats dark matter collection weakly - Comprehensive Analysis of a Resonant Vector-Mediated Dark Matter Model via the Neutrino Portal (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi
The physical nature of dark matter remains one of the most prominent unsolved puzzles in fundamental particle physics. - Stringent null results from direct detection experiments have severely constrained tree-level DM-quark and DM-electron interactions.
generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: physical nature dark matter remains one prominent unsolved - Low-reheating scenario in dark Higgs inflation and its impact on dark photon dark matter production (2026) · Journal of High Energy Physics · doi
The Standard Model lacks a suitable dark matter candidate. - The presence of nonbaryonic dark matter is confirmed by various observational evidence, but its nature remains unknown.
generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: standard model lacks suitable dark matter candidate presence - Low-reheating scenario in dark Higgs inflation and its impact on dark photon dark matter production (2026) · Journal of High Energy Physics · doi
Further study of the dark U(1)D gauge extension of the Standard Model is needed. - Investigation of other dark matter candidates and their implications for cosmic inflation is required. - Experimental searches for dark matter should be developed and conducted.
generalstated in cells future researchevidence 5/5Keywords: further study dark gauge extension standard model needed - Reinterpreting Anomalous Signals in Haloscope Experiments as Signatures of Spacetime Fabric Deformation (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi
The lack of a unified explanation for the observed anomalies in dark matter haloscope experiments. - The need for an alternative explanation for the observed effects, given the lack of evidence for axions.
generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: lack unified explanation observed anomalies dark matter haloscope - Nuclear interferometer for ultralight dark matter detection (2026) · Physical Review D · doi
The hunt for dark matter is entering a new era, with little known about its nature or properties. - Non-gravitational interactions of weak-scale particles have been pursued as part of a broad experimental campaign, but with limited success.
generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: hunt dark matter entering new era little known
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