The Synthesis of "high-energy particles"

Discover cosmic rays: high-energy particles from space that bombard Earth, impacting technology, life, and our understanding of the universe.

An introduction to particle physics, exploring the fundamental particles of matter and the technologies it has spawned that impact our daily lives.

Explore radiation, the emission of energy through space. Learn about its types, its role in the universe, and its impact on technology and health.

Discover the Van Allen belts, zones of charged particles held by Earth's magnetic field. Learn how they protect life but pose risks to satellites.

An explainer on gamma decay, where atomic nuclei release intense energy, and its profound impact on medicine, industry, and human health.

An explainer on the strong nuclear force, the fundamental interaction that binds atomic nuclei together, making all stable matter in the universe possible.

An explainer on the photon, the fundamental particle of light, its role in new technology, and its impact on our everyday lives.

An essential guide to the Higgs boson, the particle that gives mass to the universe and completes the Standard Model of particle physics.

Discover what solar flares are, why these massive bursts of energy from the Sun are increasing, and how they can impact our technology on Earth.

Discover what alpha particles are, why they are trending in science, and how this unique form of radiation affects people, from health risks to medicine.