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Physicists Break New Ground in Antimatter Research

Updated 2026-10-21 17:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have successfully trapped a single antimatter particle for an unprecedented month, allowing quantum measurements. This breakthrough could advance our understanding of the universe.

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