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Black Hole Winds Unravel Mysteries of Cosmic Rays

5/28/2025

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Winds from supermassive black holes might hold the key to understanding ultra-high-energy cosmic rays, according to researchers at Norway's NTNU. These astonishing particles, racing close to the speed of light, are believed to be accelerated by the powerful forces of black hole winds, shedding light on a captivating cosmic enigma that has puzzled scientists for years.

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Winds from supermassive black holes might hold the key to understanding ultra-high-energy cosmic rays, according to researchers at Norway's NTNU. These astonishing particles, racing close to the speed of light, are believed to be accelerated by the powerful forces of black hole winds, shedding light on a captivating cosmic enigma that has puzzled scientists for years.