10 strange scientific theories sound absurd today, but scientists once believed them

Throughout history, even the world’s most brilliant minds have fallen for theories that seem completely bizarre today. Before we had modern technology, geniuses often relied on intuition to explain the unknown. From thinking a hidden planet caused space wobbles to believing tooth worms caused cavities, these strange ideas were once defended in famous scientific journals. These ten genius failures show that the path to discovery is full of spectacular mistakes. By exploring these debunked theo...

By TOI Science Desk