OMG sciencefromBig Think1 month agoAstronomers close in on the source of the highest energy particlesNatural cosmic ray accelerators exceed human technology, producing particles at PeV energy scales.
OMG sciencefromBig Think1 month agoAstronomers close in on the source of the highest energy particlesNatural cosmic ray accelerators exceed human technology, producing particles at PeV energy scales.
fromBig Think1 week agoHow particle physics will continue after the last colliderEnergetic particles have probed the fundamental nature of matter since the 1800s, with early experiments revealing heavy, unstable Standard Model particles through cosmic rays.Science
OMG sciencefromTheregister4 months agoMore Voyager instruments shut down to eke out power suppliesNASA is shutting down instruments on the Voyager probes to extend their operational life into the 2030s.
OMG sciencefromNature9 months agoStar-eating black hole could power cosmic particle acceleratorA microquasar has been identified as a potential natural particle-accelerator for cosmic rays growth.A newly developed 'smart' insulin molecule could improve diabetes management by regulating blood sugar levels more effectively.
OMG sciencefromMail Online9 months agoHear the eerie sounds of Earth's magnetic field flip 41,000 years agoThe Laschamp event revealed how a weakened magnetic field exposes Earth to cosmic rays and could disrupt modern technology.