SCIENCEQUANTA MAGAZINE
A Dark Dimension Could Link Two of the Universe’s Great Unknowns
The article explores the possibility of a dark dimension connecting dark energy and dark matter, which together account for approximately 95% of the universe. Dark energy, making up about 70%, drives cosmic expansion, while dark matter, comprising 25%, helps maintain galaxy structure.
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