Antimatter Achievement: Scientists Successfully Trap Positrons for Months

Monday SpaceTime 20261026 Series 29 Episode 128 Scientists trap and tame a single particle of antimatter for months Physicists have successfully trapped an antimatter particle called a positron in an experiment that helps set the stage for one of the toughest tests yet for the Standard Model of particle physics – the foundation stone of science’s understanding of the universe. Lift off for Japan’s first sample return mission to the red planet Mars Japan’s Martian Moons eXploration MMX mission is on its way to the red planet’s moon Phobos following its successful launch from the Tanegashima Space Center south of Tokyo. The Time Lords have demanded a change in how we understand time Scientists are changing the way we measure time with a decision to abolish the leap second. The Science Report A world first Australian developed personalised M-RNA melanoma vaccine. The catastrophic environmental collapse in the wake of the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. An enzyme produced by bacteria that can break down polyurethane products. A new study shows people who spend more time with their pet cats have more positive moods. Skeptics guide to exposing the Patterson Gimlin bigfoot film. Our Guests This Week Dr Sara Webb from Swinburne University Dr Thomas Watters from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Dr. Don Lincoln from Fermilab Our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics 🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ www.bitesz.com/nordvpn . The discounts and bonuses are incredible! And it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ If you’d like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content by becoming a SpaceTime crew member, you can do just that through The Big Bang editions on Patreon, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Details on the Support page on our website https://www.bitesz.com/show/spacetime/support/