Ghost Particles After Shutdown | Science News

Scientists have caught antineutrinos glowing faintly from a shut-down nuclear reactor—proof that radioactive leftovers keep emitting these ghostly particles for months or even years after power is cut. Using the ultra-sensitive Double Chooz detector, researchers found 100 antineutrino events during 17 days of total shutdown, matching predictions based on decaying fuel. This breakthrough, achieved after years of refining detection tech, opens a new frontier: using antineutrinos to monitor reactors during maintenance and decommissioning—offering an independent, invisible way to verify what’s happening inside nuclear facilities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2530ac11aeab8613