What are the problems yet to be solved by physics?
There are still some questions beyond the Standard Model of physics, such as the strong CP problem, neutrino mass, matter–antimatter asymmetry, and the nature of dark matter and dark energy.
Has M theory been proven?
Attempts to connect M-theory to experiment typically focus on compactifying its extra dimensions to construct candidate models of the four-dimensional world, although so far none has been verified to give rise to physics as observed in high-energy physics experiments.
What is dark matter mystery?
Most dark matter is thought to be non-baryonic in nature; it may be composed of some as-yet-undiscovered subatomic particles. The primary candidate for dark matter is some new kind of elementary particle that has not yet been discovered, in particular, weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs).
Has the graviton been discovered?
Unfortunately, the two don’t mesh very well. One consequence of that: while scientists know of particles associated with the strong, weak and electromagnetic forces, they have yet to discover a particle of gravity, or graviton.
Why is it so hard to disprove physics theories?
The physics community has become much larger, much more thoroughly documented, and much more specialized. This means that it is increasingly difficult to have a debunkable theory become universally accepted before it is disproven.
What is the most widely accepted theory of the universe?
Though there are several theories of how the universe began, the most widely accepted is the Big Bang Theory. It postulates that the universe began at an infinitesimally small point and then expanded outward, eventually cooling and forming galaxies, stars and planets. Why is the big bang theory so thoroughly accepted?
Is science science or theory?
On the contrary, science is a framework for interpreting, systematizing, and predicting nature based on empirical observations. That is to say, a well accepted ‘theory’ (framework for understanding/predicting nature) can always be upended with sufficiently compelling contrary evidence.
What is an example of a debunked theory in physics?
Perhaps the best known example of a debunked ‘theory’ among physics students is the aether, once thought to be the medium which light propagated through. This theory seemed logical in the late 1800s with the newly developed understanding that light was an electromagnetic wave…