This weekend, scientists at CERN recorded particles travelling at a speed faster than that of light. This recent discovery shatters the fundamental basics of physics, in which it is explained through Einstein's famous equation, E=
γMC^2, that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light. The scientists recorded neutrinos, which are extremely light, subatomic particles, travelling 60 nanoseconds faster than the speed of light. None of the scientists believe their result, and even after finding no errors, they want scientists in Japan and USA to look over their experiment.
I think that it is very likely that there is a problem with their experiment. However, the thought of this experiment actually being right is very exciting, and I hope it is. If it is, then a lot of what we know could also be wrong, and there would be so much more to discover and understand, all from different point of view. Things like space and time travel sound less unbelievable.
I have recently read an article about the neutrinos. I think its pretty neat that scientists are coming up with new ways to measure the speed of light, and to differentiate it. But, I also think its a waste of resources, because the money could be spent on the economy. It will not effect the way of our living, if neutrinos could could move faster than the speed of light, as we have been living fine without that knowledge for the past millennia. As the picture demonstrates, the project was HUGE and also a waste of money. it doesn't really matter if neutrinos can move faster than the speed of light. thank you!
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