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science3 months ago•5 min saved

Scientists Uncover Secrets of Ghost Particles and the Universe's Origins

Neutrinos, often called 'ghost particles,' are abundant, nearly massless particles that pass through Earth unnoticed, yet they hold key insights into the universe's origins and evolution. Scientists are working to better understand their properties and roles in cosmic events through innovative research and science communication efforts, such as the SPARC program, which aims to make complex scientific concepts accessible to the public.

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#cosmic-phenomena #ghost-particles #neutrinos

science1 year ago•4 min saved

"Discovery of 7 Exotic 'Ghost Particles' Piercing Through Earth"

Scientists using the IceCube observatory at the South Pole have detected seven elusive and exotic "ghost particle" candidates, likely astrophysical tau neutrinos, as they passed through Earth. Neutrinos are nearly mass-less particles that rarely interact with matter, making them difficult to detect. The discovery of these tau neutrinos could serve as a new type of cosmic messenger and may lead to uncovering new physics. The research has been accepted for publication in the journal Physical Review Letters.

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#astrophysical-tau-neutrinos #cosmic-messengers #ghost-particles

science2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling the Cosmic Connection: Black Hole Jets and Neutrino Flux"

Blazars, active galaxies with supermassive black holes at their centers, may be bombarding Earth with neutrinos, also known as "ghost particles." Neutrinos are difficult to detect due to their lack of charge and mass, but they can pass through obstacles that impede other forms of matter and light. Recent research has linked blazars to the production of neutrinos, specifically through the interaction of cosmic rays and photons. By studying the flare patterns of blazars, scientists have been able to estimate the amount of neutrinos reaching Earth. This research contributes to our understanding of the origin of astrophysical neutrinos.

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#astrophysics #blazars #ghost-particles

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

China's Ambitious Pursuit of Scientific Discovery: From Deep Sea Telescopes to Desert Digging

China is constructing the world's largest underwater telescope, called TRIDENT, to detect elusive "ghost particles" known as neutrinos. The telescope will be anchored 11,500 feet beneath the surface of the Western Pacific Ocean and is expected to be completed by 2030. By slowing down neutrinos, scientists can trace their origins billions of light-years away. TRIDENT will use the Earth as a shield to detect neutrinos from all directions, enabling all-sky observation without blind spots. The detector will consist of over 24,000 optical sensors arranged in a Penrose tiling pattern and will be significantly more sensitive than the current largest neutrino detector, IceCube. A pilot project will begin in 2026, with the full detector coming online in 2030.

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