# Ghost Particles Hunted in Lake Superior

> Scientists aim to detect artificial neutrinos underwater using Lake Superior sensors.
- Title: Ghost Particles Hunted in Lake Superior · Duluth News Tribune
- Summary: Scientists aim to detect artificial neutrinos underwater using Lake Superior sensors.
- Keywords: lake superior, neutrino detection, artificial neutrinos, university of wisconsin madison, physical science lab, tuesday november 10, Duluth News Tribune
- Source: Duluth News Tribune — https://duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/researchers-seek-ghost-like-particles-deep-in-lake-superior
- Published: 2026-11-12T00:48:49.726+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lake superior, neutrino detection, artificial neutrinos, university of wisconsin madison, physical science lab, tuesday november 10, science
## Scientists prepare sensors
Researchers hope to intercept artificial neutrino beams from Chicago through Lake Superior water for the first time.
## Lake Superior test planned
Terry Benson checks photosensors before setting the rig into Lake Superior waters on Tuesday, November 10.
## First underwater neutrino detection
If successful, this would be the first time artificial neutrinos are detected underwater.
## Key takeaway

Researchers hope to intercept artificial neutrino beams from Chicago through Lake Superior water for the first time.