The Standard Model doesn’t account for why the weak nuclear force is vastly stronger than gravity—by a factor of around 10^25. Supersymmetry (SUSY) is a theoretical extension suggesting that each particle has a heavier partner, potentially explaining this discrepancy and stabilizing particle energies relative to the Planck scale. Yet, no experimental evidence for SUSY has been found. This gap underscores a fundamental mystery in physics: the hierarchy problem. #Supersymmetry #FundamentalForces

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
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.

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

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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

The Guardian