NOvA experiment announces first results

The NOvA detector has seen its first neutrino oscillations. Scientists on the NOvA experiment saw their first evidence of oscillating neutrinos, confirming that the extraordinary detector built for the project not only functions as planned, but is also making great progress towards its goal of a major leap in our understanding of these ghostly particles. NOvA is on a quest to learn more about the abundant yet mysterious particles called neutrinos, which flit through ordinary matter as though it ...