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Hypothetical particle may explain universe's matter-antimatter imbalance

Scientists have identified a hypothetical particle, the heaviest decoupled right-handed neutrino (RHN), as a potential explanation for the universe's matter-antimatter asymmetry. This particle, theorized to have existed shortly after the Big Bang, could have influenced the early universe's expansion and decay processes, leading to the dominance of matter over antimatter. The researchers suggest that this particle, previously overlooked due to its weak interactions and focus on lighter neutrinos, could be experimentally tested in the future. AI

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  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Becky Ferreira ·

    Scientists Discover A Strange Particle Explains the Origin of Reality

    Why is the universe the way it is? A long-overlooked particle might have given matter an edge over antimatter in the split-seconds after the Big Bang, which researchers say “could transform our understanding of cosmic evolution and the fundamental laws of physics.”