These active galactic nuclei emit intense radiation ... in the atmosphere, leading to overestimated gamma ray energy levels. A study by As... A new study highlights how cosmic radiation is ...

A new theory may finally unveil their origin. Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays (UHECRs) surpass in power anything humans can produce in laboratories. Their discovery dates back over 60 years, but their ...

The other method uses the relic radiation from the Big Bang and gives ... model -- and finding ways to spot signs of this slow cosmic spin.

Cosmic rays are protons or atomic nuclei that travel through space ... Many are deflected by the planet's geomagnetic field, but plenty still get through to hit the top of the atmosphere. Each causes ...

Cosmic rays are protons or atomic nuclei that travel ... but plenty still get through to hit the top of the atmosphere. Each causes a shower of secondary charged particles — electrons and ...

Want to see cosmic rays? You might need a lot of expensive exotic gear. Nah. [The ActionLab] shows how a cup of coffee or cocoa can show you cosmic rays — or something — with just the right ...

"In the study, we combined all of the regions where the magnetic field would not have been connected, allowing cosmic radiation ... to survive on a planet whose atmosphere looked a lot different ...

The Earth's magnetic field, created by electrical currents from its molten iron core, extends into space and acts as a protective shield against harmful radiation, including cosmic rays and ...

and are bathed with cosmic rays entering the earth's atmosphere from outer space. We receive internal exposure from radioactive elements which we take into our bodies through food and water, and ...

These currents extend a sort of halo around the globe that helps protect Earth from cosmic radiation ... still able to survive on a planet whose atmosphere looked a lot different than ours ...