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Can you explain the concept of string theory?
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String theory is a branch of physics that seeks to describe the fundamental particles and forces of nature using an underlying framework of "strings" rather than point-like particles. It proposes that the strings are the fundamental, indivisible constituents of matter, and that the vibrations and excitations of the strings are responsible for the creation of all known particles. In essence, strings are like incredibly tiny strands of energy that are stretched and oscillate, each performing an unique function, and together forming a vast web of information that forms all matter and energy in the universe.