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Ancient Black Holes Alive in Invisible 5th Dimension of Universe
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News18•06-10-2026, 23:06
Ancient Black Holes Alive in Invisible 5th Dimension of Universe
- •A new study led by physicist Luis Anchordoqui suggests our universe may have a fifth spatial dimension called the dark dimension
- •Published in the journal Physical Review D, the model proposes that primordial black holes formed after the Big Bang could exist within this hidden realm
- •The estimated size of this fifth dimension is around one micron, making it completely invisible to current human eyes and telescopes
- •Because gravity can spread into this fifth dimension, it alters the lifespan of small black holes and prevents them from quickly dissipating via Hawking radiation
- •If proven correct, these long-lasting ancient black holes could finally solve the enduring mystery of dark matter in modern physics
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A research team led by physicist Luis Anchordoqui suggests our space may have a hidden fifth dimension, known as the dark dimension, measuring about one micron in size.
The extension of gravity into the hidden fifth dimension can prolong the survival time of primordial black holes formed after the Big Bang, allowing them to persist in the universe today as dark matter.
Black holes originating from cosmic strings are five-dimensional right from the beginning, making their existence extremely robust and long-lasting with a lifespan potentially equal to the age of the universe.
