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Particles and interactions Research update To see more neutrinos, just add salt A large pinch of gadolinium trichloride could greatly extend the reach of the Super-Kamiokande neutrino experiment
Read article: Optical trap dates Egyptian water Ultracold matter Research update Optical trap dates Egyptian water Laser-based magneto-optical trap dates 500 000 year old Egyptian groundwater
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