Magnetic trapping will help unlock the secrets of anti-matter
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 10:20
in Physics & Chemistry
A clearer understanding of the Universe, its origins and maybe even its destiny is a significant step closer, thanks to new research. As part of a major international experiment called ALPHA, based at CERN in Switzerland, researchers have helped to achieve trapping and holding atoms of 'anti-hydrogen', which has not previously been possible.