Cosmic rays are charged subnuclear particles that move close to the speed of light, constantly raining down on the Earth. These particles are relativistic, as defined by Albert Einstein’s special ...
The study of black holes and the dynamics at the centres of galaxies has reached new heights with the advent of high-resolution imaging and advanced simulation techniques. Black holes, the enigmatic ...
A view of the center of our galaxy shows the Sagittarius C (Sgr C) region, where cold dust (magenta) and warmer gas and dust (cyan) surround a cluster of massive stars. The stars generate high-speed ...
Participants on the Galactic 05 flight by Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity vehicle carry our research and other activities during the brief weightless phase of the Nov. 2 flight. Credit: Virgin Galactic ...
The most discreet dwarf galaxies in our Universe reveal a gravitational anomaly that has intrigued astronomers for decades. While large spiral galaxies seem to follow well-established rules, the ...
While moving around within the gas in the interstellar medium, cosmic rays kickstart the background protons, which causes a collective plasma wave movement akin to ripples on a lake. The big question ...
This illustration shows how waves and particles interact -- wave amplitude is growing while particle drift speed is dropping due to scattering. CREDIT A. Marcowith, A.J. van Marle, and I. Plotnikov ...
WASHINGTON, August 24, 2021 -- Cosmic rays are charged subnuclear particles that move close to the speed of light, constantly raining down on the Earth. These particles are relativistic, as defined by ...