Fifth force of nature

Fifth force of nature? And what is it this time? Modern science/knowledge has built a model for observing our Universe based on Fundamental interaction that can be reduced to just four types: gravitational interaction, electromagnetism interaction, strong interaction and weak interaction. This means that our Universe can be described by the standard model, among other things. However, if the fifth force of nature exists, will the description of our universe change?

The Standard Model of particle physics is the theory describing three of the four known fundamental forces (electromagnetic, weak and strong interactions – excluding gravity) in the universe and classifying all known elementary particles. It was developed in stages throughout the latter half of the 20th century, through the work of many scientists worldwide, with the current formulation being finalized in the mid-1970s upon experimental confirmation of the existence of quarks.

Since then, proof of the top quark (1995), the tau neutrino (2000), and the Higgs boson (2012) have added further credence to the Standard Model. In addition, the Standard Model has predicted various properties of weak neutral currents and the W and Z bosons with great accuracy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Model

Scientists from the United States say they may be getting closer to discovering the existence of a new force of nature - a new kind of interaction. They have found more evidence that subatomic particles, called muons, do not behave as predicted by current theories of subatomic physics. Scientists believe that an unknown force - the fifth interaction - may be acting on muons. This is an incredible discovery that could change the perception of our Reality.

The path towards confirming this elusive fifth force is not without challenges. Developments in theoretical physics have raised uncertainties in the Standard Model's predictions, complicating the validation process. Nevertheless, the Fermilab team anticipates obtaining the required data and narrowing the theoretical uncertainty over the next two years.

The implications of confirming a fifth force of nature are far-reaching. For over half a century, the Standard Model has accurately predicted the behavior of particles and forces, forming the bedrock of particle physics. This discovery would challenge the theory's long-standing reign and offer a pathway to comprehending phenomena that currently elude explanation, such as the accelerated expansion of galaxies and the mysteries of dark energy and dark matter.

https://www.outlookindia.com/international/us/evidence-grows-for-fifth-force-of-nature-as-muons-defy-predictions-news-309838

Perhaps the fifth interaction according to our Theory of Everything, (ToE) is the time interaction implied by the concept of Quantum Space - according to which the Fifth Force of Nature is perhaps "Time." Time interaction may prove crucial in understanding the phenomena occurring from our Universe. It will shed new light on the description of the Universe. Treat "time" with respect. Time is very different than you think.