Cosmic rays bbc news 2016 september
Here are some articles from BBC News in September 2016 related to cosmic rays:
- Cosmic rays: Mysterious particles from space detected (September 1, 2016)
"A team of scientists has detected a burst of mysterious particles from space, which could help solve a long-standing puzzle about the origins of cosmic rays. The particles, known as neutrinos, were detected by the IceCube telescope at the South Pole and are thought to have been produced by the collapse of a massive star."
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- Cosmic rays: Scientists detect 'most intense' burst of particles (September 14, 2016)
"Scientists have detected the most intense burst of cosmic rays ever recorded, which could help them understand the origins of these high-energy particles. The burst was detected by the Pierre Auger Observatory in Argentina and is thought to have been caused by the collision of two massive particles from outside the Solar System."
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- Cosmic rays: Mysterious particles may come from nearby galaxy (September 22, 2016)
"Scientists have discovered that a burst of cosmic rays may have come from a nearby galaxy, rather than from distant sources. The particles were detected by the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) on the International Space Station and are thought to have been produced by the interaction of high-energy particles with the interstellar medium."
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These articles provide an overview of some of the latest research and discoveries related to cosmic rays, including the detection of neutrinos, the most intense burst of cosmic rays ever recorded, and the possibility that some cosmic rays may come from nearby galaxies.