Jun 7, 2024, 03:40 PM IST

10 unsolved scientific mysteries on Earth

Shweta Singh

Comprising 95% of the universe, dark matter and dark energy's nature and properties remain unknown, influencing cosmic and terrestrial phenomena.

Dark Matter and Dark Energy

The exact mechanisms that led to the emergence of life on Earth are still debated, with theories like the primordial soup and hydrothermal vents lacking conclusive evidence.

The Origin of Life

How consciousness arises from brain activity is a profound mystery in neuroscience, with the nature of subjective experience still not fully understood.

Consciousness

The composition and dynamics of the Earth's solid inner core, primarily made of iron and nickel, are not yet fully understood.

The Earth’s Inner Core

The mind's ability to cause real physiological changes through belief and expectation, known as the placebo effect, remains a mysterious phenomenon.

The Placebo Effect

Time's true nature, whether fundamental or emergent, continues to puzzle scientists and philosophers alike.

The Nature of Time

Reconciling quantum mechanics with general relativity to understand gravity at the quantum level remains an unresolved challenge.

Quantum Mechanics and Gravity

This gravitational anomaly affects the motion of galaxies, including the Milky Way, but its exact nature and contents are still unknown.

The Great Attractor

The reason for the universe's matter dominance over antimatter remains unexplained, shedding light on fundamental early universe processes.

Antimatter Asymmetry