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Wormholes are hypothetical structures in spacetime that act as shortcuts connecting distant regions of the universe. Also known as Einstein-Rosen bridges, these theoretical passages are solutions to the equations of general relativity proposed by Albert Einstein and Nathan Rosen in 1935. A wormhole could, in theory, allow for instantaneous travel between two points in space, potentially even connecting different universes or different times within the same universe. Despite their intriguing implications for faster-than-light travel and time travel, wormholes remain purely speculative, as no experimental evidence has been found to support their existence. Additionally, the stability of a wormhole is a significant issue; many theoretical models suggest they would collapse too quickly for anything to pass through them unless some form of exotic matter with negative energy density exists to keep them open. Wormholes continue to be a fascinating concept in both theoretical physics and science fiction, capturing the imagination of scientists and the public alike.