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New Theory Links Cosmic Rays to Neutron Star Collisions

3/2/2025

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Physicist Glennys Farrar from NYU unveils a groundbreaking theory connecting Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Rays (UHECRs) to the dramatic collisions of binary neutron stars that create black holes. This innovative perspective not only unravels age-old enigmas surrounding UHECRs but also paves the way for exciting future explorations of high-energy neutrinos and gravitational waves.

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Physicist Glennys Farrar from NYU unveils a groundbreaking theory connecting Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Rays (UHECRs) to the dramatic collisions of binary neutron stars that create black holes. This innovative perspective not only unravels age-old enigmas surrounding UHECRs but also paves the way for exciting future explorations of high-energy neutrinos and gravitational waves.