Researchers hypothesize a fifth force of nature that could explain the intricate relationship between dark matter and dark energy, suggesting a revolutionary expansion of the Standard Model of physics ...

And the reason could be evidence of a new, fifth force of nature. Currently, there are four known forces of nature: gravitational, electromagnetic, and the strong and weak nuclear forces.

Could a new, fifth force of nature provide some answers to our biggest questions about dark matter and dark energy? We’re working on it. The Standard Model is, for all intents and purposes, the ...