All The Contents Of The Universe, In One Graphic

The graphic below depicts the entire Universe's contents, with dark energy and dark matter accounting for the majority of the composition and the rest accounting for only 5%. 

All scientists agree that the universe is made up of three distinct components: matter that can be seen or quantified, dark matter, and dark energy.

These final two are theoretical because they have yet to be directly measured - yet even without a complete grasp of these enigmatic pieces of the puzzle, scientists can infer that the universe's makeup is as follows:

Let's take a closer look at each component.

Dark Energy

Theoretically, dark energy is a substance that works against gravity to accelerate the expansion of the universe. It makes up the majority of the universe's composition, influencing every aspect of the cosmos' behaviour and how it will eventually end.

Dark Matter

On the other hand, dark matter has a restraining force that interacts closely with gravity. It serves as th...

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