April 2025: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years AgoMysterious gamma rays from space are detected intermittently, sparking various scientific theories about their origins and implications.
Astronomers Were Watching a Black Hole When It Suddenly Exploded With Gamma RaysThe gamma-ray outburst from black hole M87* offers vital insights into the phenomena surrounding supermassive black holes and their energetic flares.
Mysterious Gamma-Ray Flashes May Be Missing Link for Lightning BoltsRecent studies reveal a connection between gamma-ray bursts and lightning in thunderstorms, highlighting gaps in our understanding of storm dynamics.
How do scientists study lightning? With a spy plane and some big stormsNew research highlights the connection between gamma rays and lightning formation, providing insights into atmospheric phenomena.
Mysterious Gamma-Ray Flashes May Be Missing Link for Lightning BoltsRecent studies reveal a connection between gamma-ray bursts and lightning in thunderstorms, highlighting gaps in our understanding of storm dynamics.
How do scientists study lightning? With a spy plane and some big stormsNew research highlights the connection between gamma rays and lightning formation, providing insights into atmospheric phenomena.
Star-eating black hole could power cosmic particle acceleratorA microquasar has been identified as a potential natural particle-accelerator for cosmic rays growth.A newly developed 'smart' insulin molecule could improve diabetes management by regulating blood sugar levels more effectively.
NASA selects SpaceX to launch a gamma-ray telescope into an unusual orbitNASA's COSI satellite will analyze gamma-rays from celestial events to study nucleosynthesis, antimatter, neutron star mergers, and soft gamma-ray bursts.
Spy plane observes how storms produce radioactive clouds and antimatterNASA's ER-2 aircraft is advancing our understanding of thunderstorms and their mechanics, including the unprecedented production of gamma rays during storm activity.
A Retired Cold War Spy Plane Discovered Something Really Weird About ThunderstormsLarge thunderstorms emit high levels of gamma radiation, challenging current understanding of lightning formation.
NASA selects SpaceX to launch a gamma-ray telescope into an unusual orbitNASA's COSI satellite will analyze gamma-rays from celestial events to study nucleosynthesis, antimatter, neutron star mergers, and soft gamma-ray bursts.
Spy plane observes how storms produce radioactive clouds and antimatterNASA's ER-2 aircraft is advancing our understanding of thunderstorms and their mechanics, including the unprecedented production of gamma rays during storm activity.
A Retired Cold War Spy Plane Discovered Something Really Weird About ThunderstormsLarge thunderstorms emit high levels of gamma radiation, challenging current understanding of lightning formation.