Could this be the first evidence for string theory?

This video is presented by Sabine Hossenfelder and covers weekly science news. The topics discussed in the video include: 1. **Cosmic Strings**: Astronomers may have found evidence for cosmic strings, which are long threads of energy larger than a galaxy and with almost zero thickness. This idea has been around since the 1970s and has been revived by string theory. 2. **Shrinking of Planet Mercury**: Geologists have determined that the planet Mercury is still shrinking, possibly due to cooling or slowing rotation. 3. **Nuclear Clock**: Scientists have developed a method to build a clock with unprecedented accuracy that uses nuclear resonance instead of electronic levels. 4. **Quantum Engine**: Scientists have built the first quantum engine that exploits the differences between bosons and fermions. 5. **Simulator for Human Diseases**: A new device, created by Northwestern University, allows for the simulation of interactions between human body tissues. 6. **Spinning Black Holes**: Recent research indicates that Kerr black holes, which are spinning black holes, could aid in discovering new physics. 7. **Artificial Intelligence in Finding Aliens**: AI can help distinguish biological samples from non-biological ones, which could be useful in the search for life on other planets. 8. **Photonic Computing**: Scientists have found a way to simplify photonic computing, saving space and energy. This method is particularly useful for matrix multiplication.