Why I’m Starting a Science Blog (and Why Antimatter Keeps Me Up at Night) By Dhiaan Motta


Hi! I’m Dhiaan, a 9th-grade student and an unapologetic science nerd.

While most people scroll through music or memes before bed, I’m often stuck thinking about particles that shouldn't exist — like antimatter. Strange, right? But to me, science isn’t just something you study in school — it’s a way to make sense of reality. And honestly, reality is much weirder (and cooler) than we’re taught.

That’s why I started this blog.

🌌 A Space for Curiosity

I wanted to create a space to share the questions I can’t stop asking. Some are big: Why did the universe choose matter over antimatter? Others are more grounded: Can we actually use antimatter as fuel? And some are just fun: What would happen if you fell into a black hole — and could still blog about it?

This blog will be my science notebook, idea vault, and digital telescope — where I zoom in on physics, chemistry, the environment, and anything else that sparks my curiosity.

⚛️ So… What’s the Deal With Antimatter?

Let me give you a preview of where this is headed.

Antimatter is just like normal matter — except everything is reversed. Every particle (like an electron) has a twin (a positron) with the same mass but opposite charge. When matter and antimatter meet, they annihilate into pure energy. Sounds like sci-fi? It’s real physics. We even use antimatter in medical scans like PET.

What fascinates me most is this: the Big Bang should have made equal amounts of matter and antimatter. But the universe we see is almost entirely matter. So where did the antimatter go?

That’s not just a physics problem. It’s a question about why we even exist.

🧠 What to Expect Here

This blog isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about:

  • Asking weird questions.

  • Exploring complicated science in a simple way.

  • Getting things wrong, learning more, and loving the process.

I'll post regularly on topics like:

  • Antimatter and particle physics

  • Space and time

  • Chemistry in everyday life

  • Tech that could shape the future (like green energy or AI)

  • And the occasional science-fiction twist!

🚀 Come Along for the Ride

If you’ve ever stared at the stars and wondered how it all works — or just want a fun, no-pressure place to explore real science — welcome. Whether you’re a fellow student, a science lover, or just antimatter-curious, I’m glad you’re here.

Location: Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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