A recent report from the University of Portsmouth explores whether black holes existing prior to the Big Bang could help account for the universe's dark matter [1].
The concept posits that such primordial black holes might persist across the cosmos and contribute to the gravitational effects attributed to dark matter [1].
This remains a developing idea flagged for needing additional independent corroboration, as it draws from limited source diversity and should not be viewed as established science [1].
Published via ScienceDaily on August 11, 2026, the report highlights the possibility without providing conclusive observational data or broad consensus [1].
Researchers emphasize that further studies are essential to test this hypothesis against existing cosmological models and observations.