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World's first cosmic-ray GPS can detect underground movement

Cosmic rays are high-energy particles originating from outer space, including sources such as the sun, distant galaxies, supernovae, and other celestial bodies. Although we can't see or feel cosmic rays directly, they constantly bombard the Earth from outer space.

In fact, these particles are so abundant that scientists estimate one cosmic ray hits one square centimeter of the Earth's surface every minute! Scientists study cosmic rays to learn about the universe and how particles interact at high energies.

A team of scientists have successfully demonstrated the world's first cosmic-ray GPS to detect movement underground and in volcanoes which can potentially aid in future search-and-rescue missions.

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Interestingengineering World's first cosmic-ray GPS can detect underground movement Scientists demonstrate cosmic-ray GPS which detects muons underground and can change how search-and-rescue missions are carried out in the future.
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