New Study Claims Dark Matter Doesn’t Exist and Universe is 27 Billion Years Old

By Harry Negron, October 17, 2024

A new and controversial study suggests that dark matter, the mysterious substance believed to make up a significant portion of the universe, may not exist at all. Rajendra Gupta, a physics professor at the University of Ottawa, has proposed an alternative model that challenges one of the most widely accepted theories in modern cosmology. His research also posits that the universe is much older than previously thought—around 27 billion years, nearly double the currently accepted age of 13.8 billion years.

Gupta’s theory builds on two existing models, the Covarying Coupling Constants (CCC) and the "Tired Light" (TL) hypothesis. According to his findings, the forces of nature weaken over time, causing the universe’s accelerated expansion, not dark energy or dark matter as traditionally thought. The TL model, first introduced in the 1920s, explains that light loses energy as it travels vast distances, altering the way scientists perceive cosmic redshift—a key observation that led to the Big Bang theory. Gupta’s integration of these models into his CCC+TL framework challenges the very foundation of our understanding of the universe.

This radical rethinking also questions the existence of dark matter, which is believed to account for approximately 27% of the universe’s mass and energy. While dark matter has never been directly observed, its existence is inferred through the gravitational effects on visible matter, such as how galaxies and stars behave. Gupta argues that these effects can be explained without relying on dark matter, further fueling the debate.

Despite its groundbreaking implications, this study has faced skepticism from many in the scientific community. Critics argue that Gupta's claims require extraordinary evidence and that current models, although incomplete, are supported by decades of observational data.

Nonetheless, the research has sparked renewed discussions about the nature of the universe, potentially leading to further exploration and testing of these bold claims in the coming years.