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New Neutrino Detector Being Built In Minnesota

Posted by timothy on from the underground-scene dept.

lithis writes "NOvA, a new neutrino detector, is being built in northern Minnesota. MPR has information on the project's funding and the International Falls Daily Journal talks about the environmental issues. This detector will complement the MINOS neutrino detector in the Soudan Underground Laboratory."

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  1. Minneosta by Frankie70 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Where in the hell is "Minneosta"?

    1. Re:Minneosta by the_other_chewey · · Score: 5, Funny

      Where in the hell is "Minneosta"?

      Right north of Iawo.

    2. Re:Minneosta by verloren · · Score: 3, Funny

      Don't know, but it looks quite nice:

      http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/minneosta/

    3. Re:Minneosta by TheVelvetFlamebait · · Score: 4, Funny

      I think it was funnier before I noticed the misspelling.

      --
      You know, there is a difference between trolling and pointing out the flaws in your reasoning. Just saying.
  2. Minnesota is the perfect location for... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...detecting neutrinos.

    Nothing else ever happens around here.

  3. Re:Reccesions by risk+one · · Score: 4, Funny

    I know, right? If only there were some clue in the name...