NASA spots near-light-speed particles around Jupiter, offering clues to cosmic ray origins

New observations from Jupiter have now provided direct confirmation of the process.

Study reveals how exploded star still accelerates particles near light speed

It measures about 15 miles (25 kilometres) in diameter and rotates 11 times every second, faster than a helicopter rotor.

Jupiter Flings Particles to Nearly the Speed of Light. The Weird Part Is How

Our most powerful particle accelerators mimic near-light speeds of cosmic particles. But no upgrade may be capable of ...

Map Shows Where Northern Lights May Be Seen This Weekend

A rare celestial display could light up skies across parts of the United States on Sunday night, with forecasters reporting ...

Matter may entangle with light far more easily near quantum critical points

Quantum entanglement is a state in which particles are entwined with each other. In this entwined state, the properties of ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask Dr. Universe: Charged particles from the sun bumping into Earth’s magnetic field create the northern lights

For many people, seeing the northern lights is the ultimate bucket list item. Lately, experiencing them has gotten a whole lot easier. I asked my friend Michael Allen about those dancing green and ...

Will the Northern Lights be visible in the Chicago area this week?

A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for the early stages of the week, but could the Northern Lights be visible in the ...
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Light Dark Matter Particles Near Galactic Center Could Explain Three Physics Mysteries At Once

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Northern lights will be visible tonight. Can you see them in Arizona?

Skywatchers could get a rare chance to see the Northern Lights.These see them, according to NOAA's forecasted viewing line. What about Arizona?