Rapid star formation in shadowy galaxies of dark matter atoms.

Dark matter may form atoms that could alter the evolution of galaxies and the formation of stars. Atomic dark matter could form its own shadowy galaxies, disk-like structures that mimic the size and layout of visible galaxies. Even a small amount of atomic dark matter was enough to radically alter the evolution of galaxies, producing stars at a much faster rate than in galaxies with simple dark matter. The researchers hope that further theoretical and experimental studies will shed light on the plausibility of this intriguing form of exotic matter.