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 ...

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 ...

reaching a peak of up to approximately 20 km in the atmosphere. Therefore, commercial flight passengers (flyers) are exposed to elevated levels of cosmic radiation while flying onboard commercial ...

An attempt to understand current measurements will be pursued, paralleled by a multi-disciplinary perspective. It will be emphasized the role that accelerators may have in improving the modelization ...

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 ...

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 ...

These winds brush against Earth's magnetic field and upper atmosphere, which help shield the planet from cosmic rays originating elsewhere in the galaxy. But solar winds can also disrupt ...

For some Dallas area scientists, the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 was more than just a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic spectacle: It was a rare and invaluable research opportunity, the perfect ...

Aguas Zarcas rock samples. Image: University of Arizona According to researchers, the rock entered at a near-vertical angle into Earth’s atmosphere at a speed of 14.6 kilometers per second. The ...

atmosphere, and natural selection but what happens when those forces change in space? Scientists believe that extended exposure to zero gravity, cosmic radiation, and alien environments could ...