"The Speediest Entity on Earth: Unveiling the Fastest Phenomenon"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Livescience.com
Neutrinos and photons are the fastest things in the universe, with neutrinos taking the top prize due to their extremely small mass. While light travels at approximately 186,000 miles per second in a vacuum, particles like neutrinos can exceed this speed when given enough energy. Physicists have detected ultra-fast particles, such as the Oh-My-God particle, originating from cosmic rays, and have observed high-energy neutrinos in the IceCube experiment at the South Pole. These record-setting superfast particles are produced by naturally occurring particle accelerators in the universe, showcasing the incredible capabilities of nature compared to human-made accelerators.