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IceCube Neutrino Observatory Featured in Astronomy Picture of the Day

Original: October 11, 2026 Ice Fishing for Cosmic Neutrinos * Credit: NSF, B. Gudbjartsson, IceCube Collaboration https://www. nsf

The IceCube neutrino observatory at the South Pole is in the spotlight, described as scientists 'ice fishing for cosmic neutrinos'. Researchers have melted nearly 100 holes deep into the Antarctic ice to deploy detectors that catch elusive subatomic particles arriving from space. The observatory is credited to the National Science Foundation and the IceCube Collaboration.

Why now: The project is being featured as NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day, drawing fresh public attention to Antarctic neutrino detection.

IceCubeNational Science FoundationSouth PoleIceCube CollaborationJerry Bonnell

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• October 11, 2026 Ice Fishing for Cosmic Neutrinos * Credit: NSF, B. Gudbjartsson, IceCube Collaboration https://www. nsf.gov/ https:// icecube.wisc.edu/ * Text: Jerry Bonnell Explanation: Scientists are melting holes in the bottom of the world. In fact, almost 100 holes melted… · grobi@defcon.social · 17

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