JOURNAL ARTICLE

Do mysterious ultra-energetic cosmic rays come from colliding neutron stars?

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cho, Adrian 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the potential source of mysterious ultra-energetic cosmic rays, suggesting that colliding neutron stars may be responsible for their creation. Scientists have long debated the origin of these high-energy particles, with some now considering neutron star mergers as a promising candidate. The article highlights the research conducted at the Pierre Auger Observatory and the Telescope Array to study these cosmic rays and explores the theory proposed by Glennys Farrar from New York University. The article emphasizes the need for further testing and research to confirm this hypothesis and potentially explain the enigmatic nature of ultra-high energy cosmic rays. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:183162053
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