--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: However, one new theory says that dark…" description: "\"However, one new theory says that dark matter may be ordinary matter in a parallel universe. If a galaxy is hovering above in another dimension, we wou..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19a/michio-kaku-907_able_however-one-new-theory-says-that-dark-ma_2024321.jpg" --- # However, one new theory says that dark matter may be… ![“However, one new theory says that dark matter may be ordinary matter in a parallel universe. If a galaxy is hovering above in another dimension, we would not be able to see it. It would be invisible, yet we would feel its gravity. Hence, it might explain dark matter.” quote by Michio Kaku](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19a/michio-kaku-907_able_however-one-new-theory-says-that-dark-ma_2024321.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19a/michio-kaku-907_able_however-one-new-theory-says-that-dark-ma_2024321.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19a/michio-kaku-907_able_however-one-new-theory-says-that-dark-ma_2024321.jpg) > “However, one new theory says that dark matter may be ordinary matter in a parallel universe. If a galaxy is hovering above in another dimension, we would not be able to see it. It would be invisible, yet we would feel its gravity. Hence, it might explain dark matter.” [Michio Kaku](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michio-kaku/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A hypothesis suggests dark matter could be ordinary matter existing in a parallel dimension, exerting gravity without being visible. **In simple terms:** Dark matter might be hidden ordinary matter in another dimension. Key Takeaway Consider unseen forces in your life. Themes physics cosmology parallel universes dark matter gravity Mood curious speculative inquisitive Type philosophical scientific When to use this quote - galaxy observations - theoretical research - science education - public outreach Key Concepts dimensional theory gravity interaction unseen mass Questions to Reflect On - How would you test this idea? - What does unseen influence mean for you? 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