Cosmic rays bbc news tonight 2016
A blast from the past!
According to the BBC News archives, on October 26, 2016, they reported on a significant discovery related to cosmic rays. Here's a summary:
"Cosmic rays: Mysterious particles from outside the solar system"
Scientists have detected a surge in cosmic rays, high-energy particles that bombard the Earth from outside the solar system. The increase was observed by the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) on the International Space Station.
Cosmic rays are thought to originate from outside the solar system, possibly from supernovae explosions or other astrophysical sources. However, the exact origin and composition of these particles remain a mystery.
The AMS detector, led by physicist Dr. Samuel Ting, has been monitoring cosmic rays since 2011. The latest data suggests that the particles are more abundant than previously thought, with some particles having energies exceeding 100 billion electronvolts (GeV).
The findings have implications for our understanding of the universe, particularly in the areas of:
- Particle physics: The data could help scientists better understand the fundamental forces of nature and the properties of subatomic particles.
- Astrophysics: The discovery could shed light on the origins of cosmic rays and the sources of high-energy particles in the universe.
- Space weather: The increased cosmic ray activity could have implications for space weather and the potential effects on Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere.
The BBC News article quotes Dr. Samuel Ting, saying: "The discovery of this new phenomenon is a major breakthrough in our understanding of the universe... It's a reminder that there's still so much to learn about the universe and its many mysteries."
The article also notes that the findings have been published in the journal Physical Review Letters.
I hope this summary brings back memories of the exciting scientific discoveries from 2016!