Giant Space Magnet Reveals a 'Startling Possibility' | BBC Earth Science

The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, a large magnet launched aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, was built to search for antimatter in space. Over several years it has produced evidence that may point to more complex antimatter structures existing somewhere in the cosmos. The clip, from BBC Earth Science's Science's Greatest Mysteries, explores what that possibility could mean for understanding the universe.

• Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, launched on Space Shuttle Endeavour
• Years of searching for antimatter
• Evidence that hints at more complex antimatter structures
• Part of the series Science's Greatest Mysteries

What could a giant magnet orbiting Earth reveal about the mysteries of our universe? Launched aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer spent years searching for antimatter, uncovering tantalising evidence that raises an extraordinary possibility: could more complex antimatter structures exist somewhere in the cosmos? This clip is from Science's Greatest Mysteries. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx