Science Friday Most Powerful Neutrino Ever Is Detected In the Mediterranean | Nerdy Valentines
Feb 14, 2025
Sophie Bushwick, Senior News Editor at New Scientist, joins to discuss the detection of a record-breaking neutrino from the Mediterranean, shedding light on the universe's mysteries. The conversation expands to groundbreaking research on Earth's inner core dynamics and innovative wastewater monitoring for public health. They also explore the latest in supersonic space travel technology that reduces sonic booms, alongside amusing love stories from the scientific community, including one about a serendipitous lab partnership that bloomed into a lasting romance.
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Neutrino Detection
- Neutrinos rarely interact with matter, requiring massive detectors to observe them.
- These detectors use dense substances like water or ice to detect the rare collisions.
Neutrino Origins
- High-energy neutrinos likely originate from cataclysmic cosmic events.
- Their minimal interaction with matter allows easier tracing back to their source.
Earth's Inner Core
- Earth's inner core interacts with the liquid outer core, affecting its rotation.
- New studies suggest the inner core might also change shape.