#Antarctica

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There Was Supernova Debris Mixed Into the Antarctic Ice

May 16, 2026

Researchers melted 300 kilograms of Antarctic ice core spanning 80,000 years and found iron-60 — a radioactive element that can only be born in a supernova explosion. It turns out the region of space the solar system is currently passing through is the remnant of a star that once exploded.

Stars and Galaxies #supernova#interstellar medium#Antarctica#solar system#cosmic dust

Catching Ghost Particles in a Trap Made of Ice — IceCube Gets an Upgrade

May 9, 2026

More than 650 new sensors have been added to IceCube, the massive detector buried in Antarctic ice. Here's the story of how humanity dares to 'catch' neutrinos — particles that pass through everything — and what secrets we're hoping to uncover.

Stars and Galaxies #neutrino#IceCube#Antarctica#particle physics#supernova#cosmic rays