Our planet has recently been struck by an extraordinary burst of cosmic rays, demonstrating an intensity level that is unparalleled in recorded history. As we delve into the specifics of this event, ...

Nature Research Intelligence Topics Topic summaries Physical Sciences Astronomical Sciences High Energy Astrophysics and Galactic Cosmic Rays High energy astrophysics probes the most energetic ...

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have detected the most energetic cosmic rays ever observed, and they are coming from a mysterious source that could be remarkably close to Earth. These rays, ...

High energy astrophysics probes the most energetic phenomena in the Universe, from explosive supernova remnants to the powerful outflows near compact objects. A central focus of this field is the ...