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Dark Matter Day 2024

The "Dark Matter Day 2024" event hosted by the Institute for High Energy Physics (HEPHY) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences was a resounding success. The venue was packed with an enthusiastic audience eager to delve into the mysteries of dark matter.

04.11.2024
© HEPHY, Claudius Krause

Researchers engaged the attendees in lively discussions on dark matter, gravitational waves, and the role of machine learning in astrophysics, with sessions available in both German and English.

A highlight of the event was the interactive quiz, where two winning teams impressed everyone with their knowledge and took home special prizes. Participants also had the unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of a detector through virtual reality, adding an immersive experience to the day’s discoveries. The excitement of the audience and the depth of engagement kept the event running longer than planned, marking it as a memorable and inspiring day for everyone involved.