Wormholes are theoretical shortcuts through space and time.
This is quite different from a typical black hole an object from which not even light can escape.
The problem with trying to detect wormholes is thatthey look a lot like black holes.
Currently, we dont have the technology to directly observe either.
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Its like watching a NASCAR race where all the cars but one are invisible.
It wouldnt be impossible, but it would certainly be challenging.
And, in the case of wormholes, that challenge is exponentially multiplied.
If we assume black holes exist then, mathematically speaking, theres plenty of reason to believe wormholes exist.
This begs several questions.
Can matter safely traverse a wormhole?
Is there one close enough for humans to ever visit?
How many are there?
How big or small can they be?
But, before we can approach any of those questions, we need evidence they exist.
Currently, all we have are theories that theycouldor maybe evenshouldexist.
Finding actual evidence for one is another issue altogether.
But (theres always a but!
They posit another where the wormholes throat aligns perfectly with the angle of our observation.
The fact that its still going to be hard to find wormholes shouldnt diminish how amazing this study is.
Thanks to the work of these researchers, were closer than ever to determining if wormholes exist.
you’re able to check out the (paywalled) research paperhere.
