World's Largest Transparent Spherical Neutrino Detector: Water Filling Stage FriendsofNASA.org: JUNO, the world's largest transparent spherical neutrino detector, started filling with ultrapure water on Dec. 18, 2024, signifying that its construction has reached its last critical stage. Since neutrinos—tiny, almost weightless particles—rarely interact with ordinary matter, they can easily zip through our bodies, buildings or the entire Earth without being felt, hence earning the nickname "ghost

What’s that blue glow surrounding a reactor? It’s a phenomenon known as Cherenkov Radiation when electrically charged particles, such as protons or electrons, travel faster than light in a clear medium like water. | U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

9.1K views · 350 reactions | The story of searching for intelligent life in the universe: planet.ly/SETI Special thanks to instagram.com/ryanlapse for sharing his amazing footage from the Allen Telescope Array in Hat Creek, CA  | The Planetary Society | Facebook

Where does NASA's James Webb Space Telescope get its energy? From the #Sun! It uses a 20-foot solar array to convert sunlight to electricity, providing all the power the spacecraft needs to #UnfoldTheUniverse. Be on the lookout for Webb’s first images on July 12! | NASA Space Alerts