There may be an ultraheavy explanation for the mystery surrounding the origins of the highest-energy particles ever observed.

Ultraheavy particle theory: New research indicates some ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays may be atomic nuclei heavier than iron, enabling them to travel vast cosmic distances. Historic particle events: ...

New cosmic ray theory: Researchers suggest ultraheavy atomic nuclei may explain the origins of the highest-energy cosmic rays ever detected. Why it matters: Ultraheavy nuclei could survive longer ...

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Our planet is under a constant bombardment of radiation—from space. Well, maybe it’s not as scary as that makes it seem. “Radiation” is a catchall term astronomers use for forms of light—including ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is ...

A new particle has popped into existence at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, a heavier proton-like particle that contains two charm quarks. Protons and neutrons are examples of a class of particles ...

Physicists just discovered a brand-new particle that appears to be an exotic cousin to the protons and neutrons that make up atoms. Those mundane subatomic particles are made up of even smaller ...

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It is crucial to monitor particle contamination in lubrication and fuel systems to prevent the wear and failure. Legacy methods for particle size analysis, like light obscuration, assume that ...