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7 Things Science Still Can't Explain- Check Here

Despite the incredible strides science has made in understanding the universe—from decoding DNA to exploring the edges of the cosmos—some mysteries still defy explanation. For all our technological advances and groundbreaking discoveries, there remain phenomena that challenge even the brightest scientific minds. These unanswered questions remind us that the world is still full of wonder, and not everything fits neatly into a lab report or equation. Here are seven fascinating things that science, at least for now, still can’t fully explain.

Slippery Ice

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Slippery Ice

Scientists have not yet reached a definitive explanation of why ice has such a slippery surface compared to other materials.

 

Tomato Genes

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Tomato Genes

Surprisingly, tomatoes have more genes than humans. The reason for this genetic abundance in tomatoes compared to humans is still a mystery.

 

Gravity

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Gravity

Known since Newton's era, gravity is understood in terms of its effects and force. However, science still doesn’t fundamentally understand what gravity "is." 

Cat Purring

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Cat Purring

While it's known that cats purr by vibrating muscles around their larynx, the reason behind this behavior is debated. 

 

Placebo Effect

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Placebo Effect

The placebo effect occurs when a person’s health improves after taking a dummy treatment. How placebo effect works is still not fully understood by scientists.

Dark Matter

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Dark Matter

Unlike regular matter, dark matter doesn’t emit or reflect light. Despite its invisibility, dark matter's existence is inferred from its gravitational effects, yet its exact nature remains elusive.

Yawning

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Yawning

We yawn when tired or bored, but the exact reason remains unclear. Yawning is contagious, possibly due to our brain's empathy, but the mechanism behind this is still unknown.

 

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