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title: Treasure Trove of New Galaxies Defies Current Models of the Universe
description: Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), scientists have been able to spot numerous previously invisible, massive galaxies that date to the first two billion years of the universe’s existence. Since massive galaxies play a part in the distribution of dark matter in the universe, current models will have to be revised.
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# [Treasure Trove of New Galaxies Defies Current Models of the Universe](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/treasure-trove-of-new-galaxies-defies-current-models-of-the-universe)

 Written by [Jeff Hopkins](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/author/jeff-hopkins) | 11/29/19 5:00 PM

Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), scientists have been able to spot numerous previously invisible, massive galaxies that date to the first two billion years of the universe’s existence. Since massive galaxies play a part in the distribution of dark matter in the universe, current models will have to be revised.

[Read the full article on* Silicon Republic *→](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/treasure-trove-galaxies-defies-universe)

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