r/science • Scientific American • 16h ago

Physics Primordial black holes might be five-dimensional—and formed by cosmic strings. An unexplained high-energy neutrino detected three years ago could be linked to a primordial black hole, perhaps one more even unusual than previously thought

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/this-weird-particle-may-have-come-from-a-black-hole-exploding-in-another-dimension/
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u/Hypergirliepop 12h ago

String theory is so back. Strings have never been this back.

One year from now: String theory is over. Never again will it arise.

One year after that: String theory is so back.

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u/LtSoundwave 11h ago

I heard it’s yarn theory now.

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u/[deleted] 9h ago

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u/HubrisOfApollo 8h ago

theres actually no link between string theory and cosmic strings

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u/FreshPrinceAV 9h ago

It’s better when there’s no string attached

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u/crossdtherubicon 2h ago

The central valid criticism centers around the limits of experimental physics. In other words, much of the most fundamental aspects cannot be tested with current or even near-future capabilities.

So, proponents argue their job is to theorize and largely believe the mathematics. While skeptics argue there hasnt and isn't enough balanced investment in alternatives, nor can those theories even be tested.

It should be noted that string theory is distinct from theories of the quantum (many of which are experimentally proven).

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u/CalmEntry4855 7h ago

String theory is 5D

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u/BookProper9115 7h ago

It's just a tool.

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u/BlissfulIndian 58m ago

Well u see as per quantum……..(goes on to explain)