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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The Present

We asked a government advisor about 2 key problems (and solutions) in AI regulation

Big Think spoke with AI expert Nick Jennings about the future of regulating fast-evolving AI.

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The Past

A very short history of the F-word

Today, the F-word is enjoying a renaissance the likes of which it hasn’t seen since, well, the Renaissance.

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Business

5 ways for leaders to cultivate a “spirit of excellence” in teams

By supplementing the "principle of marginal gains” with these practical steps, you’ll be well equipped for the journey towards excellence.

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Work culture in the U.S. is broken. It’s on employers to fix it.

Quiet quitting, The Great Resignation, burnout: there are a ton of buzzwords to describe how modern work culture is broken. Now that we know what the problems are, how do we fix them? Tiffani Bova shares how employers can heal their relationship with their employees.

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Starts With A Bang

Will 2023’s Geminids be the best of all-time?

Each December, the Geminid meteor shower puts on a show for skywatchers across Earth. With a new Moon at 2023's peak, it'll be outstanding!

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With federal judges retiring at the rate of one a week—and being replaced nowhere near that fast—101 of the 854 seats on district and circuit courts are currently vacant. Can democrats and republicans make nice and fill this gap?