Wormhole

A wormhole is a theoretical phenomenon that exploits the "curvature of space" to create a shortcut between to distant locations. While wormholes are theoretically possible, no real wormhole has ever been detected.

Wormholes in Science Fiction

Wormholes, whether natural or artificial, are common methods of interstellar or even intergalactic travel in science fiction stories. Examples include...

• the wormhole in TNG "The Price"
• the Bajoran Wormhole, from Star Trek: Deep Space 9
• the gate system from Stargate