astronomy, astrophysics, gamma rays, new discoveries

Astrophysicists Solve ‘Empty Sky’ Gamma Rays Mystery

Star-forming galaxies are responsible for creating gamma rays that until now had not been associated with a known origin, researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have confirmed. Lead author Dr. Matt Roth, from the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, said until now it has been unclear what created gamma rays — one of the most energetic ...

September 28, 2021

Troy Oakes

Understanding Rare Lightning-Triggered Gamma Rays

In the western Utah desert, the Telescope Array sprawls across an area the size of New York City, waiting for cosmic rays. The facility detects the high-energy particles that collide with Earth’s atmosphere constantly; the cosmic rays trigger the 500-plus sensors once every few minutes. While pouring over data in 2013, Telescope Array physicists discovered ...

June 8, 2018

Troy Oakes