Episode
The Mysterious Cosmic Strings: Fundamental Universe Threads or Cosmic Illusion?
- Podcast
- Unsolved Space Mysteries
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- Feb 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 861
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Summary
In this episode, we delve into the enigmatic world of cosmic strings - hypothetical 1-dimensional topological defects which may have formed during a symmetry breaking phase transition in the early universe. Are these the fundamental threads of our universe or just a cosmic illusion? Join us as we navigate through the theoretical physics, observational challenges, and potential implications of these elusive entities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.