Axiogenesis (IMAGE)

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Axiogenesis

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The rotation of the QCD axion (black ball) produces an excess of matter (colored balls) over antimatter, allowing galaxies and human beings to exist.

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Graphic: Harigaya and Co Photo: NASA

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