Artwork illustrating how string theory emerges from a few simple mathematical assumptions about particle collisions. Credit: AI-generated art by Clifford Cheung. Physicists searching for a better ...

Physicists may have uncovered a surprising new clue that string theory—the idea that the universe is built from unimaginably tiny vibrating strings—could be more than just a mathematical fantasy.

If you could take an apple and break it into smaller and smaller parts, you would find molecules, then atoms, followed by subatomic particles like protons and the quarks and gluons that make them up.

[Originally published 4/19/26; Updated 4/20/26, 5/9/26]: Billy Strings broke his leg on Saturday while attempting a trick on his skateboard backstage at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA.

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Billy Strings broke his leg skateboarding at a show, forcing tour postponement. He shared injury details and x-rays on Instagram, praising hospital staff’s care. Strings postponed April dates to ...

Billy Strings, a two-time Grammy Award winner, from Ionia, confirmed on social media on Sunday, April 19, that he has broken his leg. Strings shared an X-ray on Facebook and Instagram of his leg ...

Billy Strings has broken his leg. The bluegrass singer, guitar virtuoso, and avid skateboarder was attempting a skateboard trick backstage after his show in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday ...

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Billy Strings is hitting the road this fall. The artist has confirmed a U.S tour set to run from September through December, complete with stops in Denver, Los Angeles, Baltimore, New Orleans, and ...

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Does string theory—the controversial “theory of everything” from physics—tell us anything about consciousness and the human brain? If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our ...