Matter vs Antimatter: Who wins the ultimate cosmic showdown?

When matter collides with antimatter, both vanish in a powerful energy burst. Scientists explain who truly wins this cosmic showdown which is the universe’s most explosive rivalry.

January 08, 2026 / 15:49 IST
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Matter vs antimatter — the ultimate cosmic showdown (Image: Canva)
Matter vs antimatter — the ultimate cosmic showdown (Image: Canva)
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  • Matter-antimatter collisions release immense energy, annihilating both instantly.
  • Antimatter is rare, hard to store, but has unmatched energy density.
  • Scientists study these collisions to understand the universe's fundamental rules.
Gurpreet Singh
first published: Jan 8, 2026 03:48 pm

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