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Solar Surprise: Scientists Discover Unprecedented High-Energy Light Coming From the Sun
SciTech Daily ^
| 7/8/23
| Matt Davenport
Posted on 08/08/2023 4:50:07 AM PDT by Eleutheria5
Astrophysicists reveal the sun is beaming down gamma rays with energies higher than ever measured.
The gamma rays lose energy in Earth’s atmosphere, meaning they don’t present a concern to life. This also allows them to be discovered by researchers working with the High-Altitude Water Cherenkov Observatory, or HAWC, located in Mexico.
“This shows that HAWC is adding to our knowledge of our galaxy at the highest energies, and it’s opening up questions about our very own sun,” said Mehr Un Nisa, a postdoctoral researcher with MSU and the corresponding author of the new report.
Sometimes, the best place to hide a secret is in broad daylight. Just ask the sun.
“The sun is more surprising than we knew,” said Mehr Un Nisa, a postdoctoral research associate at Michigan State University. “We thought we had this star figured out, but that’s not the case.”
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TOPICS: Astronomy; Humor; Science; Weather
KEYWORDS: gammarays; hulk; solar; sun
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All you mild-mannered types, stay in doors. Can't have you Hulk-ing out.
To: Eleutheria5
It’s a good thing that this source of high-energy light can’t affect our weather.
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:05:09 AM PDT
by
ClearCase_guy
(It's not a government. It's a criminal enterprise. Fear it, but do not respect it.)
To: ClearCase_guy
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:05:46 AM PDT
by
Eleutheria5
(Every Goliath has his David. Child in need of a CGM system. https://gofund.me/6452dbf1. )
To: Eleutheria5
“The sun is more surprising than we knew,” said Mehr Un Nisa, a postdoctoral research associate at Michigan State University. “We thought we had this star figured out, but that’s not the case.” That's the problem with so many scientists. They know a little bit and think they are the end all and be all of knowledge
They know nothing in reality.
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:08:06 AM PDT
by
metmom
(He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
To: metmom
Socrates and Rabbi Nachman of Breslov both say that the beginning of wisdom is to know that you are not wise.
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:09:22 AM PDT
by
Eleutheria5
(Every Goliath has his David. Child in need of a CGM system. https://gofund.me/6452dbf1. )
To: metmom
“We thought we had this star figured out, but that’s not the case.”Lemme guess. The global warming cult will say my gas stove has altered the sun's function?
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:10:19 AM PDT
by
LouAvul
(Daniel 4:17: "..the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever He will.." )
To: Eleutheria5
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:11:19 AM PDT
by
Howie66
("Biden-Fetterman 2024. It's A No Brainer")
To: ClearCase_guy
It’s a good thing that this source of high-energy light can’t affect our weather. Yep. Something really big and really hot couldn't possibly be of any consequence.
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:13:40 AM PDT
by
Bounced2X
(Boomer - I survived childhood with no bike helmet.)
To: Eleutheria5
"The gamma rays lose energy in Earth’s atmosphere, meaning they don’t present a concern to life." A good gamma ray burst could sterilize the planet.
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:16:02 AM PDT
by
Flag_This
To: Eleutheria5
I’d be ok minus the green skin.
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:22:43 AM PDT
by
wally_bert
(I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
To: Eleutheria5
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:27:31 AM PDT
by
Theo
(FReeping since 1998 ... drain the swamp.)
To: ClearCase_guy
Obviously the bright light from the sun is caused by climate change. If only we give up our freedom and embrace global socialism we might be saved.
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:28:33 AM PDT
by
MeganC
(There is nothing feminine about feminism. )
To: ClearCase_guy
probably getting big grants to come up with such profound thoughts
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:31:37 AM PDT
by
SisterK
(it's controlled demolition)
To: Flag_This
You mean bacteria or reproduction wise?
One of those would be a really good thing.
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:31:57 AM PDT
by
Sequoyah101
(Procrastination is just a form of defiance.)
To: Eleutheria5
Gamma rays?
Don't me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I'm angry!
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:39:10 AM PDT
by
Alas Babylon!
(Repeal the Patriot Act; Abolish the DHS; reform FBI top to bottom!)
To: Eleutheria5
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:40:11 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: Eleutheria5
The gamma rays lose energy in Earth’s atmosphere, meaning they don’t present a concern to life.I was once on a plane next to a guy who was bragging about what a road warrior he was and how much time he spent on planes. He was also bragging about how he packed his own "healthy" lunch because he's didn't know what might be in the food served to him at the airport or on the flight.
He was not receptive to the point I made that he was sitting there at 30,000 ft soaking up ionizing radiation, i.e. gamma rays, and that was a lot more dangerous to his health compared to the traces of whatever in his food.
To: Sequoyah101
"You mean bacteria or reproduction wise?" Yes.
There is a theory that a gamma ray burst from a supernova caused the Ordovician-Silurian extinction on earth.
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:51:27 AM PDT
by
Flag_This
(They're lying.)
To: dfwgator
A large, fiery ball at the center of our solar system, but that’s not important now.
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posted on
08/08/2023 5:53:28 AM PDT
by
The Chid
To: Eleutheria5
It’s what made Superman SUPER
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