cosmic rays
Coverage of cosmic rays in the Nexus archive.
- Detecting hidden nuclear weapons in space may be possible using cosmic rays
Scientists are exploring the use of cosmic rays to detect hidden nuclear weapons in space. A 60-year-old global ban on nuclear weapons in space faces potential failure due to increasing satellite numbers and geopolitical tensions.
- After 100 years, scientists finally uncover hidden rule behind cosmic rays
Scientists have discovered a hidden pattern in cosmic rays using the DAMPE space telescope, finding that particles fade away sharply at the same point, hinting at a universal rule governing their behavior. This pattern could help explain the origin of these ultra-powerful particles. The discovery was made after 100 years of study on the mysterious cosmic rays.
- What flings mysteriously powerful particles called 'cosmic rays' at Earth?
An ultraheavy ultra-high energy cosmic ray has reached Earth, sparking interest in the mysterious particles known as cosmic rays. Cosmic rays are high-energy particles that originate from outside the solar system. The exact source and nature of these particles remain unclear.
- Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs
A student sent sealed blank negative photographic film to the edge of space using a helium balloon to capture images via cosmic rays. The experiment demonstrates a creative use of space radiation for photography.