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January 05, 2015

Neutrinos can deliver not only full-on hits but also 'glancing blows'
Rochester, NY (SPX) Jan 02, 2015
In what they call a "weird little corner" of the already weird world of neutrinos, physicists have found evidence that these tiny particles might be involved in a surprising reaction. Neutrinos are famous for almost never interacting. As an example, ten trillion neutrinos pass through your hand every second, and fewer than one actually interacts with any of the atoms that make up your hand. However, when neutrinos do interact with another particle, it happens at very close distances and involves a ... read more

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Venezuelan economy slips into recession

Britain eyed China trade after Hong Kong deal: files

UN sees 'limited' impact of Bangladesh's Sundarbans oil spill

Gazprom buys out South Stream partners

295 MW German wind farm ready to go

House vows to deliver on energy promises

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Brazil: Economy struggles as Rousseff begins 2nd term

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IHS: Islamic State financing war campaign with oil

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