Does Science yet have a full understanding of the universe ?

Science does not as yet have a full understanding of the universe. However, it is suggested that with increased technology and theoretical advance, it may be only decades before this is achieved. Do you agree this is possible? What might be the consequences? Science is, at its heart, a quest; a quest whose goal is to create an understanding of the universe. In effect, science attempts to quantify reality. It does this in many ways; …

…its quest; that complete understanding lie forever out of our grasp. Thus, life retains its goal and science retains its relevance in the pursuit of an unreachable goal. 1. Since this question deals in terms with scientific understanding only scientific aspirations towards understanding shall be discussed. This in no way, however, belittles or diminishes the significance of religious or artistic understanding of the universe. These realms are simply beyond the scope and focus of this essay.