Scientists detect record-breaking cosmic neutrino in Mediterranean Sea

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Scientists have discovered a record-breaking cosmic neutrino, known as a "ghost particle," at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea using the KM3NeT telescope. This neutrino has 30 times the energy of previously detected neutrinos. The particle is notable for its ability to pass through matter without changing. Researchers believe it originated from beyond the Milky Way, possibly from extreme cosmic events like supermassive black holes. The discovery raises questions about the particle's source, as high-energy neutrinos typically do not come from common sources like the Sun. The KM3NeT telescope has been expanding its detection capabilities in recent years.


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