Scientists may be on brink of discovering fifth force of nature

[Qutzupalotl]

Scientists may be on brink of discovering fifth force of nature
Experts closing in on potentially identifying new force after surprise wobble of subatomic particle

Nicola Davis Science correspondent
@NicolaKSDavis
Fri 11 Aug 2023 08.01 EDT

The tantalising theory that a fifth force of nature could exist has been given a boost thanks to unexpected wobbling by a subatomic particle, physicists have revealed.

According to current understanding, there are four fundamental forces in nature, three of which – the electromagnetic force and the strong and weak nuclear forces – are explained by the standard model of particle physics.

However, the model does not explain the other known fundamental force, gravity, or dark matter – a strange and mysterious substance thought to make up about 27% of the universe.

Now researchers have said there could be another, fifth, fundamental force of nature.

More: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/aug/11/scientists-fifth-force-nature

[EarnestPutz]

1. Articles like this is why I read and support "The Guardian". Great stuff, not just the science.

[BlueIn_W_Pa]

2. I love these posts, thank you!

[MontanaMama]

3. I thought you were going to say

that the 5th force of nature is Judge Chutkin.

[Duppers]

4. Most interesting!! Sent this out to a PhD in particle physics

Fr JHU. Not yet received any comments/ feedback.


TY for posting this!

[Qutzupalotl]

5. Stumbled on this on Mastodon

Lots of smart people there. Thought I'd share with the smart people here who can make use of it. My work here is done.

[SteveX]

6. I suppose if there's a fifth..

There’s probably a sixth and seventh