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Strongest cosmic ray ever recorded detected, origin may be close to Earth
Scientists have discovered the most powerful cosmic rays ever recorded, likely originating from mysterious sources relatively close to Earth.
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20 telescopes dazzled by 'cosmic monster' that transcends time by 8.5 billion years
One of the most powerful cosmic rays has been recorded in detail by Earth-based telescopes.
Space science
New discovery about the huge energy source in cosmic rays
Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays, emitted from extreme astronomical environments such as the regions near black holes and neutron stars, have energies far exceeding those o…
Archeology
Cosmic rays shed light on 7,000-year-old Greek village
A powerful cosmic ray caused a spike in radiocarbon levels in an area of Greece in 5259 BC.
1001 mystery
Researchers use cosmic rays to scan the Great Pyramid of Giza
For the first time, researchers will create tomography images of an ancient pyramid weighing nearly 6 million tons to uncover hidden chambers inside.
Discover science
Strange rays from the cosmos excite the ancient people with two legs
A series of supernova explosions from the distant universe millions of years ago helped human ancestors abandon the habit of moving with 4 limbs.
Discover science
Earth warming is not entirely human?
Well-known Indian physicist, Udupi Ramachandra Rao reconsidered the role of cosmic rays during global warming and found it bigger than previously thought.
1001 mystery
Aliens can use cosmic rays as food
New research by the US scientist points out if there exist in planets like Mars, aliens can live by energy from cosmic rays.
1001 mystery
NASA has found very powerful cosmic X rays but it's not clear where it came from
This study comes from an analysis of the data recorded in NASA's DXL mission, taking off in 2012 to find out what emits weak X-rays at the angle of our galaxy.
Space science
Stunned to find a source of cosmic rays from the star system Eta Carinae
Located 7,500 light-years from Earth, the Eta Carinae star system is formed by two stars that are 90 and 30 times the mass of the Sun, extending 225 million km (140 mill…
Space science
Stars explode affecting the weather on Earth
Cosmic rays come from supernova explosions and the Sun's magnetic activity affects the weather on Earth.
Space science
Things you don't know about cosmic rays
Cosmic rays are phenomena radiating out of a shower of high-energy particles, including X-ray rays, which continuously affect the Earth and are generated from the explos…
Space science
The culprit can cause cosmic rays to bombard the Earth
Black holes can tear up a white dwarf star, creating high-energy cosmic rays and neutrinos rushing towards Earth.
Space science
Discover the origin of the mysterious cosmic rays
The secrets hidden in cosmic rays have confounded scientists for the past 50 years, and this new research will be the first solid foundation to understand their origins.
Space science
NASA reveals mysterious energy traps in the center of the Milky Way
This phenomenon was discovered using data from NASA's Fermi Space Telescope and High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS).