rays

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For more than 100 years, scientists have been trying to understand cosmic rays, incredibly powerful particles that travel across the universe at extreme energies.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

A series of converging yellow rays brighten the Wilshire/La Brea station.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Mineral sunscreens sit on top of your skin and reflect UV rays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

A photography student at a university has created unique works of art using cosmic rays high above the earth.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The sun cast golden rays lazily upon the quieting city from its low point in the sky.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall