Surprising Science — February 8, 2011

The Search for Antimatter

Theoretically, there could be people and planets made out of antimatter rather than matter, but where are they?

Every Wednesday, Michio Kaku will be answering reader questions about physics and futuristic science. If you have a question for Dr. Kaku, just post it in the comments section below and check back on Wednesdays to see if he answers it.

Today, Dr. Kaku addresses a question posed by Ron Or-El: Is it possible for antimatter to form complex structures such as molecules or even entire life forms?

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Gamification in corporate training: 10 examples and techniques

Brands like BMW, Walmart, and IBM are seeing big wins from the use of gamification in corporate training. Here’s how.

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NASA’s DART: A giant leap for mankind in protecting Earth from an asteroid impact

This technological feat changes our cosmic history.

The Learning Curve

Women face 5 biases in STEM. Here’s how to bridge the gender gap.

Women have made incredible gains into STEM fields, but they continue to face gender biases in the workplace.

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“I don’t have imposter syndrome and neither do you”

An inclusion expert explains why women of color are held back.

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Study shows people more likely to lie when using a laptop instead of a smartphone

While most participants fibbed a little bit, laptop users were much more likely to lie – and by a lot more.

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