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Scientists Trap Antimatter For A Record Breaking 16 Minutes

Scientists working on the Antihydrogen Laser Physics Apparatus (ALPHA) near Geneva, Switzerland did something no other scientists have done. They stored atoms of antihydrogen for 1000 seconds (~16 minutes) which is 10,000 times longer than they’ve ever done before. By trapping and observing antimatter for that long, scientists can better understand the properties of it.

January 1, 2011
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Device May Stop Dengue Fever By Slaughtering Pregnant Mosquitos

Put this one in the “We’d feel bad about it if they were mammals” files. With dengue fever infections on the rise and two fifths of the world’s population at risk, scientists devise a scent trap that kills pregnant mosquitos.

December 26, 2010
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Why Martian Sunsets Are Blue

This stunning video of a Martian sunset was captured by the Mars Rover Opportunity. Although most movies code the Martian colour scheme as red, the sunset shines blue. Find out why.

November 14, 2010
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How To Measure The Distance From The Earth To The Moon

The ancient Greeks did it, and you can too. Find out how some easily observable facts allow you to measure the approximate distance from the Earth to the Moon.

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