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Scientists may be on brink of discovering fifth force of nature
Scientists may be on brink of discovering fifth force of natureExperts 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
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that the 5th force of nature is Judge Chutkin. 
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.