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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on January 12, 2011, 02:18

Title: Thunderstorms Shoot Antimatter Beams Into Space
Post by: sam on January 12, 2011, 02:18

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Thunderstorms can shoot beams of antimatter into space—and the beams are so intense they can be spotted by spacecraft thousands of miles away, scientists have announced.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/01/110111-thunderstorms-antimatter-beams-fermi-radiation-science-space/

Title: Re: Thunderstorms Shoot Antimatter Beams Into Space
Post by: Clive on January 12, 2011, 07:44

Yet another danger for future space travel!

Title: Re: Thunderstorms Shoot Antimatter Beams Into Space
Post by: Simon on January 12, 2011, 10:42

Branson has better check his public liability insurance.  ;)

Title: Re: Thunderstorms Shoot Antimatter Beams Into Space
Post by: Rik on January 12, 2011, 11:43

He's big enough not to need one. ;)

Title: Re: Thunderstorms Shoot Antimatter Beams Into Space
Post by: sam on January 12, 2011, 12:29

haha, and the number of antimatter particles that are annihilated within nanoseconds.... f***ing low.  Branson will be ok.

Title: Re: Thunderstorms Shoot Antimatter Beams Into Space
Post by: Clive on January 12, 2011, 14:09

 :hee-hee: