Antimatter is the most potent fuel source known to humanity. It could be the secret to faster-than-light space travel. Where in the Universe would we find antimatter? How fast could it make your spaceship travel? And why would you want to stock up on bananas on your intergalactic trip?

Timeline:

00:00 - Most potent fuel source

00:38 - Antimatter particles

01:49 - Where can we find antimatter?

02:54 - Producing antimatter

04:10 - Positrons

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