Scientists may be on brink of discovering fifth force of nature
by Nicola Davis Science correspondent from Science | The Guardian on (#6DRGS)
Experts closing in on potentially identifying new force after surprise wobble of subatomic particle
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.
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