"The Origins of Cosmic Rays: Unraveling the Mystery"

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Source: Space.com
"The Origins of Cosmic Rays: Unraveling the Mystery"
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Earth is bombarded by cosmic rays, high-energy particles originating from both the sun and deep space, with origins including black holes and supernova explosions. These particles reach energies far beyond what can be achieved on Earth, and their acceleration mechanism remains a mystery. Magnetic fields make tracking their sources difficult, but interactions with gas can indirectly reveal their origins. Scientists are studying cosmic rays across a wide range of energies and believe that combining different pieces of information from various observatories can help solve the cosmic ray riddle.

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