Supernova Protons Are Incredibly Energetic

Astronomers have finally discovered proof that confirms a long-held belief, namely that the shock waves generated by supernova explosions act like giant and extremely powerful particle accelerators. They came to this conclusion when they recently discovered that cosmic-ray particles, generate... [ read more >> ]

When massive stars explode into supernovas, the protons they generate are accelerated to nearly the speed of light

Image comment: When massive stars explode into supernovas, the protons they generate are accelerated to nearly the speed of light
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When massive stars explode into supernovas, the protons they generate are accelerated to nearly the speed of light