Large Hadron Collider is still on the hunt for short-lived quantum black holes and a theory of everything
Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider are searching for evidence of quantum black holes to better understand the relationship between gravity and quantum mechanics. While no evidence has been found yet, the research helps refine the parameters for future particle physics experiments.
Why it matters
Discovering quantum black holes would be a breakthrough in developing a 'theory of everything,' potentially unifying the fundamental forces of the universe.
"You don't often have a situation which is really tiny but also extremely heavy."
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