Whatever happened to those tachyonic neutrinos?

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The discussion centers on the tachyonic neutrinos and their potential faster-than-light properties, which were initially reported by the OPERA experiment in 2011. Subsequent investigations revealed inconsistencies in the data, leading to skepticism within the scientific community. As of now, there have been no definitive experiments confirming superluminal neutrinos, and the topic remains largely unresolved, with ongoing discussions in forums like the "superluminal neutrinos" thread on Physics Forums.

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The title fairly states the question. I remember the big deal being made over our slightly (possibly) faster-than-light neutrinos, but then, at least from all popular media, it completely faded out. Whatever became of this?

I assume things are inconclusive so far, and it would be even bigger news if a more inviolate proof was made (I would think). But is there leanings? Any new repetition of experiments?
 
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