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When we gaze at the night sky, we see stars, planets, and with luck, perhaps even a distant galaxy. All this visible matter – from cosmic dust to clusters of galaxies – makes up only a tiny fraction of the universe. Surprisingly, about 95% of the cosmos is made of something we cannot directly see: the mysterious dark matter and the even more enigmatic dark energy . These "invisible ingredients" do not emit, absorb, or interact with light in the way that ordinary matter does. However, their presence is felt through their gravitational effects and in the very expansion of the universe. Let's delve into this hidden side of the cosmos to understand what they are and how they shape our understanding of reality. Dark Matter: The Invisible Architecture of the Universe Imagine the universe as a vast cosmic web. The bright nodes in this web are the galaxies and galaxy clusters we can observe. But what forms the structure of this web, the invisible filaments that connect these nod...

Modern science has taken us to unimaginable places. We've decoded the human genome, sent robots to other planets, and even confirmed the existence of gravitational waves. Yet, for every mystery solved, it seems new and even bigger questions arise. These great scientific mysteries not only fascinate us but also drive progress and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. They are the very frontier of our understanding, where human curiosity meets the unknown. Let's explore some of the most profound questions still challenging the world's greatest scientists. What Are These Mysteries? We're not talking about simple "things we don't know," but rather fundamental enigmas that lie at the very core of our understanding of the universe, life, and existence itself. These are crucial gaps in our knowledge that, once filled, could revolutionize entire fields of science. Some of Today's Biggest Enigmas: The Nature of Consciousness: As we discussed in the previous ...