A new study published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics introduces 'dark dwarfs,' a novel class of celestial objects. These objects could offer insights into the nature of dark matter.
Dark dwarfs are theorized to form when dark matter particles are captured by brown dwarfs. The accumulation and annihilation of dark matter would release energy, preventing them from cooling and transforming them into luminous objects.
Scientists propose that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may detect these objects, particularly at the galactic center. The presence of lithium-7 could also serve as a marker for dark dwarfs, offering a new way to study dark matter.