#cosmicrays

3 weeks ago

Cosmic rays carry antiparticles, primarily positrons and antiprotons, produced by high-energy collisions in the interstellar medium. The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02) aboard the International Space Station detects these particles.

#CosmicRays #Antimatter #SpaceScience

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Black Hole Initiative

@bhi-harvard.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

BHI Alum Prashant Kocherlakota and BHI PI Ramesh Narayan have recently published a paper.

bit.ly/4c6pPdt

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Modeling Cosmic Rays at AGN Jet-Driven Shock Fronts

#bhi #blackholeinitiative #prashantkocherlakota #rameshnarayan #harvard #harvarduniversity #cosmicrays

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Nadine Bourriche

@nadinebourriche.bsky.social

1 month ago

Amaterasu Particle That Broke Physics Has Finally Been Explained YouTube video by Anton Petrov

Super nice video about my recently published paper! You should definitely watch it if you’re curious about cosmic rays!

#astrophysics #cosmicrays #amaterasu

youtube.com/watch?v=RxP6...

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@westsan.bsky.social

1 month ago

TODAY
-- MASSIVE #CosmicRays incoming
-- over Quebec area- #SuperNova explosion 💥 [#MilkyWay]

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@byteandpieces.bsky.social

2 months ago

The Van Allen Belt: Did "Lethal" Radiation Stop The Moon Landing? (Hoax?) Is the Earth surrounded by a "Wall of Death" that makes leaving the planet impossible? ☢️🚀 For decades, skeptics have argued that the Moon Landing was faked for one specific, scientific reason: The Van Allen Radiation Belts. The theory goes that these zones of lethal, high-energy particles would fry an astronaut instantly if they tried to leave Low Earth Orbit (LEO). So, did NASA pull off the greatest hoax in history, or is the physics of space travel misunderstood? In this episode, we tackle the "radiation barrier" head-on. We are joined by insights from physicist Professor Brian Keating to dismantle the logical fallacies of the Moon Landing Hoax. We break down exactly how the Apollo missions navigated these radioactive minefields without killing the crew. It wasn't magic—it was math. We explore the critical role of dosimetry, the surprising effectiveness of the Apollo Command Module's shielding, and why passing through the belts fast is the secret to survival. But we don’t just look back. We also look at the future of deep space travel. How will we survive on the Moon long-term? We discuss bleeding-edge tech, from magnesium habitats to using actual lunar soil as a radiation shield against cosmic rays and solar flares. Whether you wear a tin foil hat or a lab coat, you need to hear the truth about the invisible dangers of space. We cover: - The Van Allen Barrier: A wall of fire or a manageable risk? - The Conspiracy: Why deniers say we never left LEO. - The Solution: How NASA used trajectory and speed to beat the radiation. - The Future: Building safe houses on the Moon. Hit play to find out if we really went to the Moon—and how we survived. 🎧 👇 What do you believe? Did we go, or did we stay? Smash that Subscribe button, leave a 5-star review, and tell us in the comments if you think the Van Allen Belts are a dealbreaker for Mars! 🌌

📣 New Podcast! "The Van Allen Belt: Did "Lethal" Radiation Stop The Moon Landing? (Hoax?)" on @Spreaker #apollo11 #astronomy #briankeating #conspiracytheory #cosmicrays #debunked #deepspace #futuretech #lowearthorbit #moonlanding #mystery #nasa #physics #podcast #radiation #science #spacetravel

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Jas Posey

@jasposey.bsky.social

2 months ago

My commission of Human Torch by @joeboyart.bsky.social cafurl.com?i=32635 #JoePhillips #artcommission #HumanTorch #JohnnyStorm #FF #FantasticFour #HeraldofGalactus #AvengersUnityDivision #FutureFoundation #CosmicRays #BaxterBuilding #FantasticFourart #MarvelComics #comicart #MarvelSuperheroes

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Ele Willoughby

@minouette.bsky.social

2 months ago

never getting the recognition she deserved but able to pursue the research she loved.

#particlePhysics #physics #cosmicRays

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Novaknown

@novaknown.bsky.social

2 months ago

What Are Cosmic Rays and How Are They Defined? Cosmic rays are not a special new kind of particle. They are mostly high-energy charged particles, primarily protons and atomic nuclei, that originate in space and strike Earth. Photons like X-rays and gamma rays are typically classified separately as electromagnetic radiation, not as cosmic rays. What is a cosmic ray? A cosmic ray is a high-speed particle arriving at Earth from beyond its atmosphere.

Cosmic rays aren’t a new particle—they’re mostly high-energy protons and nuclei racing through space. Here’s how we detect them and what sets them apart from gamma and X-rays. #CosmicRays #GalacticCosmicRays #GammaRays #Protons #XRays

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth

@jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social

2 months ago

Writer Fuel: Cosmic Rays from Space May Power Lightning Strikes The energy needed for thunderstorms could come from an avalanche of electrons seeded by extraterrestrial cosmic rays, a new study claims. Scientists already knew that lightning is an electrical discha...

WRITER FUEL: The energy needed for thunderstorms could come from an avalanche of electrons seeded by extraterrestrial cosmic rays, a new study claims.

www.limfic.com/2025/12/26/w...

#WriterFuel #StoryIdeas #Lightning #CosmicRays

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Ethan Siegel

@startswithabang.bsky.social

2 months ago

The simplest explanation for ultra-high-energy cosmic rays The highest-energy particles could be a sign of new, unexpected physics. But the simplest, most mundane explanation is particularly iron-ic.

The simplest explanation for ultra-high-energy cosmic rays

The highest-energy cosmic rays are too high in energy.... for bare protons.

But if they're actually heavier ions instead, the simplest explanation is just plain iron-ic.
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#space #cosmicrays #astro #physics

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Neptune InIowa

@neptune78.bsky.social

3 months ago

Why is it "IMPOSSIBLE" for Humans to Reach MARS | Michio Kaku YouTube video by The Universe of Michio Kaku

Why is it "IMPOSSIBLE" for Humans to Reach MARS | Michio Kaku youtu.be/rg2A_Poq3Qs?... via @YouTube
#NowWatching #Science #Space #Nature #CosmicRays #Mars #SpackX #ElonMusk #MarsScam #ISS #radiation #magnetosphere #NASA #Starship #RedPlanet #MichioKaku #SpaceTravel

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@vacationtravels.bsky.social

3 months ago

“You either love him or you don’t.” Sonny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s always cracks me up. I grab a table as close as possible just to hear that out-of-this-world soundtrack. How about you—team Sonny or no?

#sonnyeclipse #cosmicrays #ETTT #TravelwithNickandShannon

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Pure Tech

@puretech.news

3 months ago

Was the Airbus A320 Recall Caused By Cosmic Rays? What triggered that Airbus emergency software recall? The BBC reports that Airbus's initial investigation into an aircraft's sudden drop in altitude linked it

Was the Airbus A320 Recall Caused By Cosmic Rays? #Technology #Other #AirbusA320 #CosmicRays #AviationNews

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The Harbinger

@robinoflocksley.bsky.social

3 months ago

How did 6000 Airbus aircraft end up grounded? Last week over 6000 aircraft were grounded for urgent software updates but how did this happen and why?

Been warning #AGW #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis people about the magnetosphere, Solar Cycles, Ocean Oscillations and even #CosmicRays for years

Now Airbus might have been grounded over incoming radiation? 🤷‍♂️

www.airlineratings.com/articles/how...

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Pure Science

@purescience.news

3 months ago

Astronomers Solve 70-Year-Old Cosmic Ray Mystery Chinese researchers have identified black holes as the likely source of the high-energy component of the cosmic-ray “knee.” Milestone findings released on November 16 by the Large High Altitude Air...

Astronomers Solve 70-Year-Old Cosmic Ray Mystery #Science #Space #Astrophysics #CosmicRays #Astronomy

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Astronomy

@astronomy.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gy

3 months ago

Original post on nasaspacenews.com

Cosmic Ray Puzzle Resolved: Black Holes Drive Ultra-High-Energy Particles Cosmic ray puzzle resolved; LHAASO discovers micro-quasars powered by black holes are source of mysterious cosmic ray “kn...

#Astrophysics #Astrophysics #BlackHoles #CosmicRays […]

[Original post on nasaspacenews.com]

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Pure Science

@purescience.news

3 months ago

Black Hole Jet Engines Finally Crack The Cosmic Ray Knee Mystery All the science news you can handle in a single feed

Black Hole Jet Engines Finally Crack The Cosmic Ray Knee Mystery #Science #Space #Astrophysics #BlackHoles #CosmicRays

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Gltch

@gltch.io

3 months ago

Cosmic ray puzzle resolved as scientists link 'knee' formation to black holes Milestone results released by the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) on November 16 have solved a decades-old mystery about the cosmic ray energy spectrum—which shows a sharp decrease in cosmic rays above 3 PeV, giving it an unusual knee-like shape.

🤯 Cosmic ray mystery solved! LHAASO reveals why these powerful particles suddenly *drop* in energy—unveiling a “knee” in the universe! ✨ #CosmicRays

Source: phys.org/news/2025-11-cosmic-ray-...

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EarthLens

@earthlens.bsky.social

4 months ago

Scientists at LHAASO have resolved a cosmic ray mystery by linking the 'knee' formation in the energy spectrum to black holes, marking a significant breakthrough in astrophysics. 🌌🔬 Link: https://tinyurl.com/2dayopwe #Astrophysics #CosmicRays #SpaceResearch

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Pure Science

@purescience.news

4 months ago

After Over 100 Years, Scientists Are Finally Closing In on the Origins of Cosmic Rays Researchers are uncovering the origins of cosmic rays, linking them to mysterious cosmic accelerators called PeVatrons New research from astrophysicists at Michigan State University may bring scientists...

After Over 100 Years, Scientists Are Finally Closing In on the Origins of Cosmic Rays #Science #Space #CosmicRays #Astrophysics #SpaceScience

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Jas Posey

@jasposey.bsky.social

4 months ago

My commission of Wyatt Wingfoot by @joeboyart.bsky.social cafurl.com?i=32377 #JoePhillips #artcommission #WyattWingfoot #Keewazi #FF #FantasticFour #MisterFantastic #ReedRichards #InvisibleWoman #SusanRichards #HumanTorch #JohnnyStorm #Thing #BenGrimm #CosmicRays #BaxterBuilding #MarvelComics

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PwrdByROG

@pwrdbyrog.bsky.social

4 months ago

Mars gets blasted with 40–50× more radiation than Earth. No magnetic field. Thin atmosphere. GCRs and SEPs hit hard posing serious risks. #MarsMission #SpaceTech #RadiationShielding #CosmicRays #SolarFlares #Astrobiology #STEM #SpaceExploration #MartianScience #MuskInChernobyl

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PwrdByROG

@pwrdbyrog.bsky.social

4 months ago

The Moon’s surface is bombarded by solar & cosmic radiation – no atmosphere, no magnetic field to protect it. GCRs, SEPs, and solar wind pose serious risks. #SpaceTech #MoonMission #RadiationShielding #CosmicRays #SpaceExploration #LunarScience #MuskInChernobyl

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The MES Times

@themestimes.bsky.social

4 months ago

An ultra-high-energy particle, nicknamed the Amaterasu particle, has stunned scientists after striking Earth’s atmosphere with a mind-blowing 240 exa-electron volts (EeV) of energy — millions of times more powerful than anything human technology can produce.

#AmaterasuParticle #CosmicRays

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GetNews.me

@getnews-me.bsky.social

5 months ago

Supermassive Black Hole Winds May Power Ultra‑High‑Energy Cosmic Rays

Black holes can launch winds up to half light speed, and researchers say outflows may accelerate particles to ultra‑high‑energy cosmic‑ray levels, as recorded. Read more: getnews.me/supermassive-black-hole-... #blackholes #cosmicrays

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Jas Posey

@jasposey.bsky.social

5 months ago