How Magnetic Turbulence Powers Cosmic Rays #shorts #space #universe

Cosmic rays—high-energy particles from space—are far more energetic than anything produced on Earth. For years, scientists believed these particles gained their immense energy from shock waves in extreme environments like black holes or neutron stars. But new research supported by the National Science Foundation suggests a different source: magnetic turbulence.

In these turbulent magnetic fields, particles are rapidly accelerated, reaching energies up to 10 million times greater than those in the Large Hadron Collider. This discovery not only answers long-standing questions about cosmic ray origins but also deepens our understanding of the universe's most energetic phenomena.
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