Tag: cosmic rays
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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…
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Australia Nears Completion of Groundbreaking Dark Matter Detector in Victoria
Australia’s Dark Matter Quest Nears a Milestone Deep beneath the earth in regional Victoria, a science project is approaching a pivotal moment. After more than a decade of planning and construction, a world-leading dark matter detection experiment is nearing completion. Housed under a kilometre of rock inside the Stawell Gold Mine, the project aims to…