neutrinos

China to unveil giant underground machine to capture ‘ghost particles’ that travel through Universe, including our bodies

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China to unveil giant underground machine to capture ‘ghost particles’ that travel through Universe, including our bodies

A massive underground detector in southern China is close to completion, marking a significant step in the global effort to study neutrinos—tiny, elusive particles that have puzzled scientists for nearly a century. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), located 2,297 feet underground, is set to begin operations next year. This $300 million project aims to … Read more

Important clues into cause and process of death of stars revealed by IIT Guwahati researchers

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Important clues into cause and process of death of stars revealed by IIT Guwahati researchers

Before (Sanduleak-69 202) and After (SN1987A) supernova explosion. The whole galaxy is illuminated from the brightness of the explosion. (Image: IIT Guwahati) Death of stars: IIT Guwahati researchers find key clues about the death of stars! Working with researchers from Germany-based Max Planck Institute for Physics and US’ Northwestern University, researchers from the eminent Indian … Read more