Physics in Conversation

Cosmic Rays on a Tall Ship: Physics at Sea

September 8, 2026·16 min
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Discover how scientists turned the world's most beautiful historic sailing ship into a floating cosmic ray laboratory. Follow the Amerigo Vespucci as it measures invisible space particles across the globe to help us understand Earth's magnetic shield.

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