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SPINE: A machine-learning program is on the trail of ghost particles

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SPINE: A machine-learning program is on the trail of ghost particles

Neutrinos are among the most abundant particles in the universe, but they are also among the most elusive. Nearly massless, they are produced by nuclear reactions in the sun, exploding stars, particle accelerators and even the decay of radioactive elements on Earth. They interact so weakly with ordinary matter that trillions pass through each person every second without leaving a trace. Studying…

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  • Neutrinos are among the most abundant particles in the universe, but they are also among the most elusive.
  • Nearly massless, they are produced by nuclear reactions in the sun, exploding stars, particle accelerators and even the decay of radioactive elements on Earth.
  • They interact so weakly with ordinary matter that trillions pass through each person every second without leaving a trace.

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