Observations from high-flying aircraft revealed that thunderclouds act as natural particle accelerators, emitting energetic ...

The University of Jyväskylä (Finland), in collaboration with the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK), has ...

Explore the innovative radiation detector developed by the University of Jyväskylä for comprehensive ionising radiation ...

New research suggests that the largest cosmic structure is even bigger and closer to Earth than we knew. It goes against ...

Astronomers have long been puzzled by two strange phenomena at the heart of our galaxy. First, the gas in the central ...

In the case of highly penetrating gamma-rays, the device is capable of detecting ... or for detecting smuggling attempts of radioactive sources. In addition, the detector can detect the presence ...

Scientists at Johns Hopkins APL have demonstrated a working capability that can radically accelerate the testing of critical ...

Far from a jet's nozzle, the particles react to produce gamma-rays and X-rays," Hakkila said ... or the "Transient High Energy Sources and Early Universe Surveyor," is expected to dramatically ...

The universe is a vast, mysterious place filled with wonders that often defy our understanding. Among the most fascinating phenomena are gamma rays, the most energetic form of electromagnetic ...

Long-duration GRBs, which are blasts of high-energy gamma rays that last over two seconds ... or the "Transient High Energy Sources and Early Universe Surveyor," is expected to dramatically ...

A decade of observations cast doubt on the typical magnetar origin story, at least as it relates to SGR 0501+4516.