Neutrinos in transit
The particle physics lab CERN in Geneva switched on a new neutrino beam on Monday, firing the particles through 730 kilometres of rock towards the Gran Sasso Laboratories near Rome, Italy. Researchers there will try to find out if the neutrinos are changing from the muon form to the tau form during their journey. The experiment will shed light on the mass of neutrinos.
Rarest of the rare
It is the most stunning discovery of a new bird species in India for 50 years, say ornithologists. The bird, a spectacular olive, yellow, crimson and white Asian babbler…
