An analysis of neutrino data suggests that there may be additional types of neutrinos beyond the three currently known. If confirmed, the existence of these additional particles could have an impact on astrophysics and cosmology.
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Louis, W. Sterile neutrinos. Nature 478, 328–329 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/478328a
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