KamLAND Verifies the Sun . ... Credit Copyright: KamLAND Collaboration Explanation: A large sphere beneath Japan has helped verify humanity's understanding of the inner workings of the Sun . The KamLAND sphere , shown above during construction in 2001, fails to detect fundamental particles called anti-neutrinos that are known to be emitted by nearby nuclear reactors around Japan . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...