James Webb Space Telescope finds evidence for alternate theory of gravity

« Stunning evidence » … then later on: « Instead, the readings _seem_ to support a basis for MOND, which _would_ force astronomers and cosmologists to reconsider this alternative and long-controversial theory of gravity. » What’s conditional evidence? I may be missing the overall picture, but I view such writing as non precise at its best.

It's just typical pop sci journalism, with a click baity headline. Read the paper instead.

Well, it’s evidence that a) must be verified on a mathematical and empirical level, and b) (arguably) fits better with a currently unpopular theory than the dominant one. There’s so many unknowns in physics that opponents can easily reply “well your theory doesn’t explain XYZ yet, so we likely just need to tweak our theory”.

In other words, reasonable minds do disagree. AFAIU as an amateur.

Thanks, I will. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-4357/ad834d

There is no consensus yet, there is no repeatable metric

It is perfectly valid to say “hey look over there for further review”

Not entirely typical. MOND proponents seem to be trying more and more sell their approach to the public.

It annoys me but I suppose every theory has to do that now, "the mouse trap must go to market now" and all.

Well you have to convince somebody to pay researchers for their time, which ultimately means selling your idea to non-experts.