Scientists Propose Forgotten Neutrino Explains Matter's Survival After Big Bang

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Published: 2026-11-01
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily (University of Southampton)

A new theory suggests that a mysterious particle, a 'decoupled' heavy neutrino, previously overlooked by physicists, may hold the key to why matter survived the Big Bang. Researchers believe this particle played a crucial role in shaping the early universe and could have left detectable gravitational wave signals, potentially unlocking deeper cosmic mysteries.

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