rays

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Ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays are particles from space that slam into Earth with energies far beyond anything produced by human-built particle accelerators.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The team's calculations also set new limits on how much these ultraheavy nuclei may contribute to the full population of observed ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

"These highest-energy cosmic rays are thought to come from extreme astrophysical sources, like two neutron stars colliding or a massive star collapsing," Murase said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: These pro-approved golf shirts for men and women are lightweight and many offer protection from the sun’s rays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He thrust the light into the opening, but even the golden rays could not pierce the curtain of shadows.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander