54K views · 2.5K reactions | Scientists discuss the impact of cosmic rays and their potential involvement in one of the most significant extinction periods. #HowTheUniverseWorks Watch full episodes on discovery+: https://bit.ly/3HfHr6e | Love Science | Facebook

Why are cosmic rays high energy particles? Highly energetic particles from outer space travelling at the speed of light, known as cosmic rays, originate from the sites of extreme particle acceleration in the Universe. This lecture considers just how energetic these rapid particles are, the origins of their extreme energies and the implications for Earth. Watch Now #Astronomy #Astrophysics | Gresham College

When do pirates hunt for cosmic gold? During the arrr-process. When two neutron stars merge, they produce heavy elements like gold in r-process nucleosynthesis. We use NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration missions to spot gamma rays emitted by these sources. #NationalTalkLikeAPirateDay | NASA Universe