[nn3]

Modern physics currently cannot explain what most of the universe is made of, as in the dark matter problem. While not exactly "down to earth" this would seem like a very pressing problem to me, that may be in need of more attention.

[jordanpg]

While I am as convinced as you about the urgency of these issues in the context of physics itself, a crisis it is not. Not for physicists and certainly not for civilians.

[aminorex]

You say that now, but when your sailboat gets eaten by a dark matter kraken you will sing a different song.