Scientists studying ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays may have discovered ultraheavy particles as the origin source. The "Amaterasu particle" detected in Utah in 2021 is among the highest-energy particles ever recorded.
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Ultrahigh-energy cosmic messengers may carry ultraheavy secrets

Amaterasu Particle Particle name
Telescope Array, Utah Detection location
2021 Detection year
Ultrahigh-Energy Cosmic Ray Particle type