Hmm, a bit of a cop out really.

Its also interesting to note that the apparent force tearing the universe
apart is getting apparently stronger. It makes you wonder as all that matter
going into black holes must have some effect somewhere!

Brian

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| Brian Gaff wrote:
| How would you explain the concepts behind these to someone who was not
a
| scientist, but has basic knowledge about the universe, you know gravity,
| speed of light etc.
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| I'd say, "Dark matter and dark energy are handwavium for observations
| that astronomers cannot yet explain."
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| Mike Miller
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