Science has done some pretty awesome things. In 2019 alone, scientists captured an image of a supermassive black hole, sent probes to distant planets in our Solar System, detailed the bones of a mysterious species of human ancestor, and found a cure for a severe genetic disease.
However, for all its worth, science has also left a load of burning questions unanswered.
Twitter users have recently been sharing their views on what questions science has not explained using the hashtag #ScienceHasFailedToAnswer. As with most things posted on social media, it ranges from the sublime to the ridiculous, from thought-provoking insights and mysterious quibbles to a fair share of hilarious jokes and not-so-hilarious jokes.
Here’s a round-up of some of our favorites: