Tag: cosmic rays
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Astronomers Finally Explain the Ghostly Radio Relics in Space
Unraveling a Celestial Mystery: What Are Radio Relics? In the vast tapestry of the universe, galaxy clusters collide in cataclysmic, slow-motion mergers. Amid these colossal events, vast, ghostly arcs emerge—diffuse radio emissions that span millions of light-years. These structures, known as radio relics, have puzzled astronomers for decades. Now, a combination of detailed observations and…
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New Clues on 3I/ATLAS: Deep Crust Revealed by Cosmic Rays and CO2 Enrichment
Unveiling the Interstellar Visitor The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has once again captured the imagination of astronomers and space enthusiasts. Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveal a striking feature: a deep crust, 50 to 65 feet thick, that appears irradiated by cosmic rays over billions of years. This discovery challenges our understanding…
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New Clues Illuminate the Hidden Crust of 3I/ATLAS, the Interstellar Visitor
Unveiling a Hidden Layer: 3I/ATLAS and the Deep Crust Interstellar visitors offer rare opportunities to study materials from beyond our solar system. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has added a surprising piece to the puzzle of the 3I/ATLAS comet: a deep crust measuring roughly 50 to 65 feet (15 to 20 meters) thick that…
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Unveiled: The Irradiated Crust of 3I/ATLAS Reveals Cosmic Ray Secrets
New Evidence from JWST: A Hidden Crust on an Interstellar Visitor The ongoing study of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has taken a significant turn as new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) point to a striking feature: a deeply irradiated crust measuring roughly 50 to 65 feet thick. This crust appears to have formed…
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Ancient supernova signature found in Pacific sediments
What the spike means A recent international study has uncovered an unusual spike in beryllium-10 (Be-10) within Pacific Ocean sediments. Be-10 is a radioactive isotope produced when cosmic rays collide with Earth’s atmosphere. Its presence in higher-than-normal amounts can act as a cosmic fingerprint, offering clues about dramatic astronomical events that may have influenced our…
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Pacific Be-10 Spike Suggests Nearby Ancient Supernova
Overview: A surprising isotopic signal in Pacific sediments Scientists have identified an unusual spike in the radioactive isotope beryllium-10 (Be-10) in ocean sediments from the Pacific Ocean. Because Be-10 forms when cosmic rays strike Earth’s atmosphere, such a spike can act as a cosmic fingerprint, potentially recording a nearby stellar explosion in Earth’s distant past.…
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Ancient Supernova Imprint in Pacific: Be-10 Spike Evidence
The Be-10 Spike: A Cosmic Fingerprint in Ocean Sediments A remarkable spike in the radioactive isotope beryllium-10 has been detected in sediments from the Pacific Ocean. Beryllium-10 is produced when cosmic rays strike Earth’s atmosphere, leaving a chemical signature that can reveal past astronomical events. The researchers suggest that this spike could point to a…
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Mysterious Sea Hint of Nearby Supernova: Could a 10-Million-Year-Old Explosion Have Shaped Earth?
The Mystery on the Pacific Seafloor Scientists have long hunted for signatures of past cosmic events that might have influenced life on Earth. This year, a German team reported an unusual spike in beryllium-10, a radioactive isotope created when cosmic rays hit Earth’s atmosphere, in Pacific Ocean sediments. The anomaly stands out because, while beryllium-10…
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Nearby Supernova Hint from Pacific Be-10 Spike: Could a Stellar Explosion Reach Earth 10 Million Years Ago?
New Clues from the Deep Sea: A Be-10 Spike That Sparks Cosmic Questions A mysterious spike in the radioactive isotope beryllium-10 has researchers peering toward the stars. Found in a Pacific Ocean seabed deposit, the anomaly dates back roughly 10 million years and could be the remnant signature of a nearby supernova. Beryllium-10 forms when…
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Mysterious Be-10 Spike in Pacific Ocean Points to Possible Nearby Supernova
Stellar Echoes on Earth: A Be-10 Anomaly Emerges A surprising signal has emerged from the depths of the Pacific Ocean: a spike in the radioactive isotope beryllium-10 (Be-10) embedded in seafloor sediments. Be-10 is formed when cosmic rays collide with atoms in Earth’s atmosphere, showering the surface with particles that eventually settle into the oceans…