[2402.19459] Anomalous contribution to galactic rotation curves due to stochastic spacetime
arXiv.orgFeb 29
Professor Offers Controversial Theory of Gravity
The Facts
University College London Prof. Jonathan Oppenheim has released a new theory of gravity called "postquantum theory of classical gravity," which suggests that space-time is smooth and continuous but also wobbly.
In the summary section of his paper, Oppenheim questions the possibility of Albert Einstein's general relativity theory, which posits that matter shapes space-time via quantum physics.
The Spin
Narrative A
While this theory still needs more research and scrutiny, the "dark matter consensus" should be called into question. It certainly is plausible that as you go further out to the edges of a galaxy and lose the gravitational pull of stars, the movements of the universe itself likely take over as the cause of orbits.
Narrative B
Dark matter is the current scientific consensus because researchers have actually found evidence of it. If the laws of physics are to be followed, galaxies that are orbiting faster than the amount of visible matter contained in them must have a sort of invisible matter doing the work behind the scenes. There is a solid basis to believe that dark matter permeates the universe around us.
Nerd narrative
There's a 51% chance that we will know what Dark Matter is before 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.