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Dark matter, the universe’s enigmatic constituent, has perplexed astronomers and physicists for decades. Constituting approximately 85% of the universe’s total mass, dark matter’s existence is inferred not through direct observation but by the gravitational effects it exerts on visible matter. This invisible scaffold shapes galaxies and clusters, influencing the cosmic web that forms the universe’s vast structure. This article delves into the ongoing quest to understand dark matter, exploring its discovery, properties, and the pivotal role it plays in cosmology.