Tag: South Pole

IceCube Neutrino Observatory Gets a Major Upgrade Beneath the Ice

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After three successful field seasons at the South Pole, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory has received its first major upgrade since it came online 15 years ago, a project that significantly boosts the observatory’s scientific capabilities.

Solving the Mystery of Cosmic Rays

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Since cosmic rays were discovered in 1912, scientists have sought the origins of these mysterious particles. In September 2017, a flash of blue light in the ice deep beneath the South Pole set researchers on a path to resolving this century-old riddle. Since cosmic rays were discovered in 1912, scientists have sought the origins of …