Re: carcinogenic properties of dark matter

[Andrew Karam <karam.1@osu.edu>]

>Any idea as to the definition of dark matter in this example?  If they mean
>dark matter as in the "missing mass" of the universe from the big bang, I'd
>say it's a joke or an excessive use of non-lawful recreational
>pharmaceuticals.  If there is a different definition of dark matter, I'll
>gladly wait to be enlightened and spread the good word (what ever that
>might be).  

I get the impression they're talking about the missing mass dark matter.  I
know of some speculation that the missing mass may, in part, consist of
neutrinos (assuming they have mass), but I don't know that even neutrinos
interact enough to cause cancer, let alone clump together in space.
Actually, as an astronomer friend of mine points out, "missing mass" is a
misnomer; there's plenty of mass, what we're missing is the light from it.
In any event, I tend to agree with your second possibility.

Andy

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