Are we alone in the universe? Not just in terms of extraterrestrial life, but in terms of the very matter that constitutes our cosmos. As we delve into the secrets of the universe, one of the most intriguing mysteries is the existence of dark matter. Imagine a substance that makes up 85% of all matter, yet remains invisible and undetectable. Welcome to the quest for dark matter.
Have you ever pondered whether light itself can cast shadows? At first glance, it seems impossible. After all, photons are electromagnetic waves that don't directly interact with each other. But delve deeper, and you'll find that the answer is not as straightforward as it seems.
Have you ever gazed up at the night sky, feeling an innate pull towards the celestial dance above? For millennia, humanity has been captivated by the vast expanse, yearning to decipher its silent secrets. Where do we fit in this grand tapestry? Are we at the heart of it, or merely inconsequential whispers in an unfathomably grand scale?
The fabric of the universe is a tapestry woven with the threads of mathematics, a language that has the power to unravel the mysteries of our cosmos. In this exploration, we delve into the heart of geometric inquiry, a quest that began with the musings of ancient scholars and led to the revelation of the very shape of our cosmos.