Scientists detect a cosmic ray that’s almost as powerful as the
2023年11月23日 · Space scientists seeking to understand the enigmatic origins of powerful cosmic rays have detected an extremely rare, ultra-high-energy particle that they believe traveled to Earth from beyond the ...
‘Cosmic clock’ dates earliest human presence in Europe | CNN
2024年3月6日 · Stone tools unearthed in Ukraine were used by ancient humans 1.4 million years ago, according to new research that dated the tools by analyzing particles inside rock produced by cosmic rays.
Rare cosmic collision acted like one of the ‘factories of gold ... - CNN
2022年12月8日 · An unusual bright blast of light detected by multiple telescopes in December 2021 was the result of a rare cosmic explosion called a kilonova.
Astronomers spot largest cosmic explosion ever witnessed
2023年5月12日 · Astronomers have spotted the largest cosmic explosion ever witnessed. The cosmic event, which occurred about 8 billion light-years from Earth, is 10 times brighter than any known exploding star.
Data reveals how the Artemis I mission fared against space …
2024年9月19日 · Cosmic ray exposures, which can account for the majority of radiation astronauts might experience on long-term spaceflights, were 60% lower on Artemis I than those experienced by previous missions ...
Massive cosmic explosion creates rare elements in space | CNN
2023年10月25日 · Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect a bright gamma-ray burst, which helped them pinpoint a kilonova, or the explosive result of a neutron star merger.
How cosmic radiation is helping to monitor floods and drought
2023年11月16日 · That’s why a technique that harnesses cosmic rays could prove to be invaluable. A better understanding of soil moisture can help ensure that soils are more drought resilient.
Radiation on moon’s surface measured for the first time | CNN
2020年9月25日 · These include galactic cosmic rays, sporadic solar particle events (when particles emitted by the sun become accelerated) and neutrons and gamma rays from interactions between space radiation and ...
Glowing clouds surround an exploded star in NASA mission’s …
2022年2月16日 · These clouds were created when shock waves from the explosion heated surrounding gas to incredibly high temperatures, accelerating high energy particles called cosmic rays.
‘Ghost particle’ found in Antarctica provides astronomy ... - CNN
2018年7月12日 · Cosmic rays, the most highly energetic particles in the universe, bombard Earth from space. Their ionizing particles in our atmosphere were detected for the first time more than a hundred years ...