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

this is your brain on cosmic rays
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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.

no, cosmic rays aren’t to blame for climate change
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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.

the galactic grim reaper theory
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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?