<ul><li>The IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica detected very energetic neutrinos coming from a galaxy called NGC 1068, known as the Squid Galaxy.</li><li>Scientists were puzzled by the lack of gamma-ray emission accompanying the neutrinos, leading them to propose a new theory involving the decay of neutrons in the galaxy's jets.</li><li>The new model suggests that high-energy neutrinos might be produced from the decay of neutrons resulting from collisions between helium nuclei and ultraviolet light, challenging traditional ideas.</li><li>This discovery opens up the possibility of hidden neutrino production in other galaxies and provides insights into the forces surrounding supermassive black holes, advancing our understanding of the universe.</li></ul>

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