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Unveiling the Cosmic Enigma: The Pursuit of Dark Matter Mysteries In the vastness of the universe, a mysterious substance known as dark matter comprises about 27% of its total mass and energy. Despite its abundance ,dark matter remains one of the greatest enigmas in modern physics. It does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, rendering it invisible to conventional detectors. This article dives into the relentless quest of scientists worldwide as they aim to unveil the secrets of dark matter, focusing on two intriguing candidates: Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs) and axions. WIMPs , theoretical particles interacting through weak nuclear force and gravity, are among the most extensively researched dark matter candidates. Their masses range from 10 GeV to several TeV, making them much heavier than ordinary particles. Despite extensive efforts from experiments like the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and underground detectors such as XENON1T and LUX-ZEPLIN, direct detection of WIMPs remains elusive, adding to the intrigue surrounding these particles. Another compelling candidate is the axion, a hypothetical elementary particle proposed to address the Strong CP Problem in quantum chromodynamics. With extremely low mass and weak interaction with normal matter,axions have garnered significant attention for their potential to explain dark matter. Experiments like ADMX and CERN's CAST are at the forefront of this research,using innovative techniques to search for these whispering shadows of the universe. The quest to detect dark matter is far from over. Scientists continually develop new technologies and refine existing methods to probe the hidden realms of the universe. Discovering dark matter would revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos, shedding light on its fundamental structure and evolution. As the hunt for dark matter continues, driven by scientists' unwavering curiosity and determination, edge ever closer to unveiling the invisible threads weaving the fabric of our universe.