Some of the strangest and, should they prove correct, most revealing insights of modern physics…
Would you please explain what the phrase "should they prove correct" means in here? I even doubt it's grammatically acceptable, as it sounds like a question.
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Should in this context means in case or if. It's a more formal way of referring to a hypothesis.
So the meaning of your quotation is: Some of the strangest and, in case they prove correct, most revealing insight of modern physics.
Should you need more information on this structure, don't hesitate to ask (=In case you need...).