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We'll read an original story about a mysterious cosmic ray that has baffled scientists

around the globe.

Where did it come from?

What exactly was it?

In our story, the phenomenon turns out to carry good fortune

to the people of Earth. Although the story begins and ends in science fiction, most of the science

discussed, including cosmic rays,

interstellar distances, and special relativity are not.

Cosmic rays are high energy particles, usually protons, that originate from various sources within the Milky Way galaxy, as well as from extraglactic sources.

An international team of scientists use specialized equipment to detect and study these rays, which provide insight into the most energetic processes occurring in the universe.

These processes include

supernova explosions,

active galactic nuclei, other astrophysical phenomena.

Let's get cozy.

close your eyes.

relax your eyes. Relax your body into the softness of your bed.

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