Science mysteries describe phenomena that are observed, measured, or experimentally reproduced, yet remain only partially explained within established scientific frameworks. These topics do not exist outside science, but instead reflect areas where current models are constrained by incomplete mechanisms, unresolved interactions, or limitations in observation.
Rather than indicating a failure of scientific method, such mysteries represent active boundaries of research. They highlight points where existing theories are refined, extended, or revised as new evidence and analytical tools become available.
The topics collected here focus on scientifically documented questions where explanations remain provisional, reflecting the evolving nature of scientific understanding.
Unexplained Physical Phenomena
Certain physical observations challenge existing theories or reveal discrepancies between theoretical predictions and experimental measurements. These phenomena are investigated through precision experiments, indirect observation, and mathematical modeling.
- Why Does Time Move Slower Near Black Holes?
- What Would Happen If Gravity Suddenly Stopped?
- Why Is the Speed of Light the Ultimate Limit?
Biological and Physiological Unknowns
Biological systems display complex and adaptive behaviours that can be difficult to explain fully, even when underlying processes are partially understood. Some physiological responses remain unresolved at systemic or population levels.
- Why Do Some People Never Get Sick?
- What Happens If Humans Stop Sleeping?
- Can Humans Evolve to Breathe Underwater?
Cognitive and Perceptual Mysteries
Human perception and cognition arise from neural processes that are measurable, yet not entirely understood in terms of subjective experience. Certain mental phenomena persist despite extensive investigation across neuroscience and psychology.
- Can the Human Brain Create False Memories?
- What Happens Inside the Brain During Déjà Vu?
- Why Do We Dream About Falling?
Limits of Observation and Measurement
Some scientific questions remain unresolved not because of missing theories, but due to constraints in experimental access, measurement precision, or ethical limitations. In such cases, uncertainty reflects current technological or methodological boundaries.
- Can Sound Be Used as a Weapon?
Scope of This Hub
The material linked within this hub is presented for informational scientific reference. Where explanations remain incomplete, uncertainty reflects current theoretical or methodological limits rather than absence of scientific investigation. As research advances, these explanations may be refined, revised, or replaced in accordance with new evidence.