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Subatomic particles from other sources in the universe called cosmic rays can hit our atmosphere and create similar flashes of light, confusing the measurements.

From Scientific American • Dec. 20, 2022

Subatomic particles appear to be breaking a rule called “lepton flavor universality.”

From Scientific American • Oct. 18, 2022

Subatomic particles in stars, like protons and electrons, bounce around at exceedingly fast speeds, depending on the mass and temperature of said star.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2019