Re. Dark matter. Concept of nothing

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Many physicists assert that there must be a structure to the voids in space, as these structures are measurable and not merely theoretical. The discussion challenges the notion that something cannot exist without the presence of nothing, emphasizing that positive and negative entities can coexist. The forum aims to educate on mainstream physics rather than entertain alternative theories. Participants are encouraged to explore established theories rather than question their validity. Understanding the nature of dark matter and its implications remains a key focus in contemporary physics discussions.
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"Why do so many physicists believe there has to be a structure to the vast voids in space" ?

Surely, Their thinking defies the basic principles of physics, i.e. in order to have something
there has to be nothing ! to have a positive there also has to be a negative, so as for the positive to function !

“Can someone explain why not” ?
 
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The structures are not theoretical entities, they exist and are measurable.
 
Philip Carvey said:
“Can someone explain why not” ?
Hi Philip Carvey,

This forum is dedicated to helping people learn and understand mainstream physics as practiced today by professional physicists. It is not for debunking alternative theories. We can discuss "Explain why theory X says Y" but "Explain why not" is out of scope.
 

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