JOURNAL ARTICLE

Full of energy.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2025, v. 265, n. 3535. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Prescod-Weinstein, Chanda 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the discovery of a record-breaking neutrino, highlighting the unique properties of these "ghost particles" that pass through our bodies unnoticed. Neutrinos, unlike electrons, come in three flavors and can change identities as they travel through space, posing a mystery in particle physics. The recent detection of a 220 peta-electronvolt neutrino by the European Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope suggests a new origin story for cosmic neutrinos, possibly linked to massive black holes. This discovery opens up possibilities for understanding both neutrinos and the universe's most massive objects, emphasizing the ongoing exploration of reality and identity transitions in science. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2025/03, Vol. 265, Issue 3535, p22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Physics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(25)00463-4
  • Accession Number:183874134
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