cosmic neutrinos

Cosmic neutrinos are extremely tiny, nearly massless particles created by some of the universe's most energetic and distant events, such as supernovae, black hole formations, and cosmic ray interactions. They rarely interact with matter, which allows them to travel vast distances across space almost unaltered, carrying valuable information about their origins. Detecting these neutrinos helps scientists understand extreme cosmic processes and the universe's history. Because they are so elusive, specialized detectors placed deep underground or in icy environments are used to catch the rare interactions when they do happen.