Ice Cube Neutrino Observatory

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is a large scientific facility located at the South Pole that studies neutrinos—tiny, nearly massless particles that travel close to the speed of light. It consists of a cubic kilometer of ice embedded with thousands of detectors, which capture the rare instances when neutrinos interact with the ice. By analyzing these interactions, scientists seek to understand fundamental questions about the universe, including the origins of cosmic rays and the nature of mysterious astrophysical phenomena. This research can provide insights into high-energy events happening in deep space.