On August 26, the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), the world’s largest neutrino lab, officially powered up 700 meters beneath Guangdong Province on the Chinese mainland. After a decade under construction, this first large-scale, high-precision facility is poised to transform our understanding of the universe’s most elusive particles.
Neutrinos – tiny, nearly massless particles streaming from the sun, supernovae, Earth’s core and our atmosphere – hold clues to some of physics’ biggest puzzles. JUNO’s massive, high-precision detector will measure neutrino mass ordering with unprecedented accuracy, helping scientists trace how these particles shaped the evolution of the cosmos.
Drawing nearly 700 scientists from 17 countries, JUNO represents a milestone in global scientific cooperation. This multi-country collaboration will analyze interactions in real time, pushing the boundaries of data analysis to capture fleeting neutrino events.
Researchers involved say JUNO’s scale and precision mark the dawn of a new era in particle physics, with the potential to map neutrino behavior on an unprecedented scale.
Beyond fundamental science, JUNO’s underground setup also serves as a model for sustainable, low-impact infrastructure. By harnessing geothermal stability and cutting-edge engineering, the project minimizes its environmental footprint while delivering a world-class research facility.
For young global citizens, tech innovators and changemakers, JUNO is more than a physics experiment—it’s a testament to international teamwork, cutting-edge technology and the human quest to understand the cosmos. As JUNO flips the switch on its detector, the world watches, anticipating discoveries that could redefine our view of matter, energy and the universe itself.
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Unlocking the universe: World's largest neutrino lab powers up
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