What is a Quark? | David Rives

To discover what a quark is, you’ve got to think small. Really, really small. So everything in the universe is made up of atoms. Your body, your dinner, your driveway, all the stars in the night sky—they’re all made of atoms. And atoms are made of three tiny subatomic particles; protons, neutrons, and electrons. We’re … Read More

What is Antimatter? | David Rives

One of the greatest mysteries in secular physics is why there isn’t much antimatter to be found anywhere in our universe. What is antimatter? Well, it’s particles that share the same mass as matter but with opposite qualities. That means if matter has a positive charge, antimatter will have a negative charge. Basically, antimatter is … Read More