See a giant ‘ghost particle’detector and more — October’s best science images

My favorite was the Comet and the Tree.

They are all great pictures, but I'm partial to the manatees. The fish 'chasing" the bird is damn great timing.

It's impressive to see global advancements in neutrino research, like the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) in China. However, let's not forget that the United States has been a leader in this field for decades.

The U.S. is actively contributing to the understanding of neutrinos through projects like the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota. DUNE will provide invaluable data on neutrino oscillations, potentially unlocking mysteries about the fundamental particles of our universe. This facility could offer insights not just into neutrinos but also into the origins of matter itself, positioning the U.S. at the forefront of this scientific frontier.

While JUNO aims to capture neutrinos from nuclear reactors and space, America's projects are also designed to tackle some of the biggest questions in particle physics, including why there's more matter than antimatter in the universe, which neutrinos might help us understand due to their role in early universe processes.

The U.S. commitment to science and innovation in particle physics is as robust as ever, with collaborations involving scientists from around the world, ensuring that while we celebrate global scientific achievements, the U.S. remains a beacon of research and discovery in neutrino studies. The race to understand these 'ghost particles' is indeed global, but America's contributions are pivotal, continuing to drive forward our collective knowledge with cutting-edge technology and world-class research institutions.