⏳ Scientists say time may not be one-dimensional!
A new theory suggests time flows in *three* directions, shaping space itself — and it could finally bridge relativity and quantum physics.
A bold new theory from Dr. Gunther Kletetschka at the University of Alaska Fairbanks proposes that time itself has three dimensions — not one. According to the research, space isn’t the foundation of reality at all, but rather a byproduct of multidimensional time — like a picture painted onto a temporal canvas. The framework suggests a universe built from six total dimensions: three of space and three of time.
Unlike many speculative theories, this one makes testable predictions, including precise calculations for the masses of fundamental particles such as electrons, muons, and quarks — a mystery that has puzzled physicists for decades. If correct, it could help unify Einstein’s relativity with quantum mechanics, bridging the gap between the cosmic and quantum realms for the first time.
In this model, one time dimension represents our familiar forward flow, another allows for alternate versions of the same moment, and the third governs transitions between those realities — potentially enabling movement across timelines. Crucially, it still preserves cause and effect. Though speculative, this theory could mark a step toward the long-sought “Theory of Everything.”
📚 Source: “Three-Dimensional Time: A Mathematical Framework for Fundamental Physics,” Reports in Advances of Physical Sciences, 2025.