New research published by Michigan State University astrophysicists could help scientists answer a century-old question: ...

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The origin of lithium (Li), the third element of the periodic table, has long been shrouded in mystery. This element, ...

Astronomers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), in collaboration with international teams, ...

Secondary cosmic radiation is produced by the interactions of cosmic rays and Earth's atmosphere, which suggests that the link between the two phenomena may have nothing to do with the intensity ...

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The gamma rays detected on Earth tell us a great deal about these sources, since they travel through space undisturbed. However, in the case of charged particles, also known as cosmic rays ...

Scientists in Utah have identified a rare cosmic ray that could've come from beyond the Milky Way. It has been named the "Amaterasu particle" after the Japanese sun goddess. A Telescope Array ...

Researchers recently detected an "ultra-high-energy" cosmic ray, which is the most powerful since the famous "Oh My God" particle was detected in 1991. They have no idea where it came from.

Here’s how it works. Scientists have harnessed the byproducts of cosmic rays to create the world's first "GPS" system that works underground — and it could be used to monitor volcanoes and aid ...

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