Microtektites found in Caribbean may shed light on tektite origin — Science News, August 11, 1973 Though their origin remains a mystery to scientists, huge strewn fields of tektites have been found in widely separated areas of the world…. Microtektites have now been found in the Caribbean, and the characteristics of these newly found specimens […]
Muons from cosmic rays provide a new look inside cyclones
Particles raining down from space offer 3-D views inside swirling tropical storms. Muons created from cosmic rays that smash into Earth’s upper atmosphere have revealed the inner workings of cyclones over Japan, researchers report October 6 in Scientific Reports. The new imaging approach could lead to a better understanding of storms, the researchers say, and […]