Science & Space
Cosmic Rays Reveal Universe’s Most Powerful Accelerators
Scientists have discovered incredibly powerful cosmic accelerators, dubbed PeVatrons, within our Milky Way galaxy. These sources are responsible for the highest-energy cosmic rays ever detected, some reaching energies of 10 peta-electron-volts. The discovery, driven by observatories like LHAASO, is revolutionizing our understanding of our galaxy's violent and energetic nature.
