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Antimatter discovered on the International Space Station could reveal new physics

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International Space Station (ISS) is seen from NASA space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation May 29, 2011 in space.

Antimatter particles found on the International Space Station (ISS) may be evidence of unknown physics, new research suggests. The particles, the antimatter versions of helium nuclei, may have been produced by cosmic fireballs, – and physicists cannot explain how the fireballs were made using them. Typical Examplea theory that describes the zoo of subatomic particles. … Read more

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History encourages kids to become space scientists

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Kennedi Johnson, 9, from left, Orlando Plasencia, 10, and William Booker, 10, react as Penny ...

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is bringing science into classrooms this summer. Thanks to the program called “GSK Science in the Summer,” children in grades 2 to 6 get the opportunity to explore different career paths in science and technology. Related:A UT-Arlington scientist’s research could have an impact on a serious problem: … Read more