Vera Rubin dies - Astronomer who found dark matter, dead aged 88 VERA Rubin has died aged 88, her son has said. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Lyrid meteor shower 2018: When is the best time to see the Lyrid Meteor Shower?Giant step for WOMANKIND: NASA says first person on Mars should be femaleLyrid meteor shower 2018: When to see the Lyrid meteor shower? What is the best day?Trilobites: New York Mice Are Crawling With Dangerous Bacteria and VirusesSPACE WARNING: Solar storm to hit Earth in TWO DAYS as hole opens up in SunHow This Beetle Evolved to Mimic Ants