Quote by Tim Radford

In a nutshell, the universe is 4% visible, 23% undetectable and 73% unimaginable. Welcome to the cosmos, full of mass you can measure but not manhandle, driven by a force you can infer but not explain.

In a nutshell, the universe is 4% visible, 23% undetectable

Summary

This quote highlights the mysterious and vast nature of the universe. It suggests that only a small portion, 4%, is observable or known to us, while 23% remains undetectable or unseen. The majority, 73%, is deemed unimaginable, emphasizing the limits of human comprehension in understanding the cosmos. It emphasizes that although we can measure the mass and make inferences about the forces that govern the universe, there is still much that eludes our complete explanation or control. Overall, the quote invites humankind to marvel at the awe-inspiring and enigmatic nature of the universe.

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By Tim Radford

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