What Is Dark Energy? Dark energy is an elusive force that fills the universe. It behaves like an “anti-gravity” or Repulsive force, pushing things apart instead of pulling them together like gravity does. Imagine it as the “counterpart” to gravity. Key Points: Dominant Component: Dark energy makes up 69.4% of the universe. Uniform and Repulsive: Unlike matter, it’s uniform across space and time. Invisible: We can’t see or touch it; it doesn’t emit or absorb light. Cosmic Acceleration: Dark energ