7 UNEXPLAINED PHENOMENA IN SPACE THAT BAFFLE SCIENTISTS
Published By Gurpreet Singh | 14 Feb, 2025
Space is an immense, enigmatic realm filled with wonders. Despite discoveries, many cosmic phenomena remain unexplained. Scientists investigate these mysteries, expanding our understanding of the universe.
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Here are some unexplained phenomena in space that scientists are still trying to decode:
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Dark matter and dark energy
Dark matter and dark energy, comprising 95% of the universe, remain undetectable and their composition is unknown.
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Ninth planet lurking in the darkness
In 2006, Pluto became a non-planet, reducing the solar system to eight planets, while a possible Ninth Planet beyond Neptune is still elusive.
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The Bootes Void
A vast cosmic void, 330 million light-years wide, has extremely few galaxies, raising questions about the universe's formation and structure.
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Saturn's mystery moon, "Peggy"
Saturn's mysterious moon Peggy, observed by Cassini in 2013, is likely deteriorating and unlikely to grow.
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The Hottest Exoplanet
KELT-9b survives extreme temperatures of 4,300°C, revealing insights into exoplanetary evolution and extreme environments.
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KIC 8462852
KIC 8462852, or Tabby's Star, is an anomaly blocking 20% of light, investigated by NASA's James Webb Telescope.
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An advanced civilization on Earth before humans
Gavin Schmidt and Adam Frank investigate ancient non-human civilizations and future discovery implications.