Tag: Cosmic Radiation
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Tracking the Fragile Nucleus: How CERN Probes Cosmic Rays with the Deuteron
Introduction: The Quest to Understand Cosmic Rays Cosmic rays have fascinated scientists for decades. These high-energy particles travel through space and strike Earth’s atmosphere, creating cascades of secondary particles that reveal clues about distant stars and violent events in the universe. At CERN, researchers are pushing the boundaries of our understanding by focusing on one…
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Russia’s ‘Noah’s Ark’ Experiments in Space
Introduction to Russia’s Unprecedented Space Mission The Russian space agency Roscosmos has embarked on a groundbreaking series of experiments titled the ‘Noah’s Ark’ project, utilizing the Bion-M 2 satellite to delve into how living organisms withstand cosmic radiation. Launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on August 20, this mission has offered a pivotal opportunity for researchers…