Science Communication Lab for MPIK/H.E.S.S.
- A study uncovered how cosmic objects are sending accelerated particles through space.
- Jets coming from quasars and supernovae can send dangerous cosmic rays that hit Earth.
- For the first time, a study showed how the cosmic rays are accelerated to near the speed of light.
A small black hole is helping scientists understand how mysterious cosmic rays can barrel through the universe and hit Earth at nearly the speed of light.