#cosmic rays


antarctic ice shows us a glimpse of what may lie beyond the standard model

Particle physicists have been stuck confirming the same patterns of particle creation and decay. Now, they coud have a chance to study something brand new.
antarctic ice shows us a glimpse of what may lie beyond the standard model

this is your brain on cosmic rays

We knew cosmic rays were a danger to astronauts' bodies, but it turns out they're hazardous to their minds as well.
this is your brain on cosmic rays

no, cosmic rays aren't to blame for climate change

For supernovae to have a real impact on our climate, they'd have to be a lot closer and happen a lot more often.
no, cosmic rays aren't to blame for climate change

# science    

the galactic grim reaper theory

A new paper suggests that mass extinctions happen in cycles based on Earth's movement through the galactic plane. But does the evidence really add up?
the galactic grim reaper theory