Neutrinos are among the most puzzling particles known to science and are often called ‘ghost particles’ because they so rarely interact with matter. Trillions pass through each person every second without leaving any mark. These particles are created during nuclear reactions, including those inside the Sun’s core. Their extremely weak interactions make them exceptionally challenging to study. Only a few materials have ever been shown to respond to solar neutrinos. Scientists have now added another to that short list by observing neutrinos convert carbon atoms into nitrogen inside a massive…
