# "Back To The Future" For Real? Russian Mathemeticians Say It May Be Possible By IdeaMan | Published 2008-02-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-future-for-real-russian-mathemeticians-say-it-may-be-possible References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=512733&in_page_id=1770) Nuclear scientists at CERN ([European Organisation for Nuclear Research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-horizons)) are planning an experiment that could make that a possibility, according to Irina Aref'eva and Igor Volovich, of Moscow's Steklov Mathematical Institute. CERN's high energy atom-smashing tests could "create a rift in the [fabric of the universe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deeptime-science-explorer)" that could "open the door to visitors from the future" by warping space-time so much that a link, or "wormhole" is formed connecting the present to the future. Other scientists, however aren't convinced. According to the Daily Mail, "Dr Brian Cox, a member of CERN and one of Britain's leading experts in [particle physics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muonium-antimatter), is highly sceptical about the Russian claims, calling them "nothing more than a good science fiction story"". He explains, "Cosmic ray collisions in the upper atmosphere are far more energetic than anything we can produce...and no time travelers have appeared". ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Time Travel:** The possibility of creating a wormhole to connect the present to the future opens up innovations in time travel technology. - **High Energy Atom-smashing:** Advancements in high energy atom-smashing tests at CERN can lead to breakthroughs in particle physics and understanding the fabric of the universe. - **Skepticism Among Scientists:** The skepticism surrounding the claims of time travel by scientists provides an opportunity for critical analysis and investigation into such theories. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore new possibilities in time travel devices and high energy experiments. - **Physics:** The field of physics can investigate the fabric of the universe and advancements in high-energy collision experiments. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the concept of time travel and wormholes to create captivating sci-fi stories and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Film Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-future-menu.md) - [80s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-e.md) - [Retro Off-Road Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-concept.md) - [Filmic Frozen Yogurt Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogurtland-and-back-to-the-future.md) - [High-Fidelity Space Voyages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interstellar-arc.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp.md) - [Global Guitar Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-x-michael-j-fox.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-cyberpunk-concept.md) - [Lepton Violation Experiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muonium-antimatter.md)