[InclinedPlane]

So, interestingly enough the leading theory for the identity of the bulk of dark matter is the "weekly interacting massive particle" (or WIMP) the neutralino, and there has been recent evidence from the Fermi gamma-ray telescope that supports the theory that the neutralino is the primary component of dark matter.

http://arxiv.org/abs/1201.1003

http://arxiv.org/abs/1205.1045

[kyberias]

Since this is Hacker News I have to point out that the "weekly interacting massive particle" could be, for example, my over-weight boss whom I have to meet every monday. ;)