Neutrino discovered to travel FASTER than LIGHT?

In summary, a neutrino is a subatomic particle with no electric charge and very little mass. If it were to travel faster than the speed of light, it would challenge our current understanding of the laws of physics. In 2011, the OPERA experiment in Italy observed neutrinos traveling faster than light, but this has not been confirmed by other experiments. If proven true, this discovery could have implications for space travel and our understanding of the universe.
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Neutrino discovered to travel FASTER than LIGHT?

http://online.wsj.com/article/AP58b5aed0a77c45ddb163d90951b36b35.html

I don't know if this is old news, but I do know that the news often gets information wrong is this correct has anyone heard of this? Apparently neutrinos were discovered to travel faster than light.
 
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What is a neutrino?

A neutrino is a subatomic particle that has no electric charge and very little mass. It is one of the fundamental particles that make up the universe.

What does it mean for a neutrino to travel faster than light?

According to Einstein's theory of relativity, the speed of light is the fastest possible speed in the universe. So, if a neutrino is found to travel faster than this speed, it challenges our understanding of the laws of physics.

How was it discovered that neutrinos can travel faster than light?

In 2011, a team of physicists at the OPERA experiment in Italy observed that neutrinos sent from CERN in Switzerland arrived at their destination in Gran Sasso, Italy, 60 nanoseconds faster than light would have. This was repeated multiple times, leading to the discovery that neutrinos may be able to travel faster than light.

What implications does this discovery have on our understanding of the universe?

If neutrinos can indeed travel faster than light, it could potentially open up new possibilities for space travel and communication. It would also force us to re-evaluate our current understanding of the laws of physics and the nature of the universe.

Has this discovery been confirmed?

No, this discovery has not been confirmed. The results from the OPERA experiment were met with skepticism and many other experiments have failed to replicate the findings. Further research and evidence is needed to confirm or refute the claim that neutrinos can travel faster than light.

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