ANTARES (Astronomy with a Neutrino Telescope and Abyss environmental Research)

ANTARES is a large scientific project that uses a deep-sea detector to observe neutrinos—tiny, nearly massless particles released by cosmic events like supernovae and black holes. Located deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea, ANTARES's underwater sensors detect faint light signals when neutrinos interact with water molecules. This helps scientists study extreme astrophysical phenomena and the universe's most energetic processes. By looking for neutrinos instead of light alone, ANTARES provides unique insights into the cosmos, complementing telescopes that observe visible and other forms of radiation, and advancing our understanding of the universe's most mysterious objects.