Hidden ancient neutrinos may shape the patterns of galaxies

Subatomic particles born in the universe’s first second may imprint their effects on the sky

galaxy cluster rings

RUN IN CIRCLES  Galaxies in the universe tend to cluster into rings (illustrated), and scientists have found signs that subatomic particles called neutrinos change the way matter is distributed in the circles.

Zosia Rostomian/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Shadowy messengers from the Big Bang have seemingly left their mark on ring-shaped patterns imprinted on the sky.