Scientists Use AI to Discover 'Ghost Particles' From Our Own Galaxy In First

"Now, we have at our disposal a new lens on our own galaxy."

A recent study in astronomy investigated the universe around us through the use of a huge detector buried under the ice of the South Pole. Indeed, a team of astronomers has discovered the existence of subjects called "neutrinos," ghostly particles that come right from the Milky Way, our own galaxy. This new discovery has already proved to be of enormous importance, as it will help scientists identify mysterious sources of high-energy particles, such as cosmic rays.

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory mentioned earlier is what allowed the whole discovery to happen. By applying machine learning to a 10-year dataset, the collaboration has finally achieved its long-sought goal.