Unraveling the Enigma of Powerful Cosmic Rays: Recent Discoveries and Perplexing Origins

The Telescope Array experiment has detected the second-highest-energy cosmic ray ever observed, with an energy equivalent to dropping a brick on your toe from waist height. The origin and mechanism of these ultra-high-energy cosmic rays remain unknown, as they surpass the theoretical limits of known sources. Researchers speculate that these rare phenomena may follow particle physics unknown to science. The Telescope Array is expanding its detectors to capture more events and shed light on the mystery.