Tag: Gamma

NASA’s Fermi space telescope finds a strange supernova with missing gamma rays

While examining a nearby supernova with NASA’s Fermi gamma-ray space telescope, an effort meant to discover how these stellar explosions ignite charged particles called cosmic rays, scientists have uncovered a bigger mystery. The team found the supernova, designated SN 2023ixf, to be completely lacking the gamma-ray emissions that should be present when cosmic ray particles […]

A Gamma Squeeze Could be in Play

On the surface, gold royalties and streaming specialist Franco-Nevada (NYSE:FNV) appears to be an incredibly risky idea. Due to a critical issue at one of its key mines, FNV has heavily underperformed its rivals in the broader precious metals industry. Nevertheless, an unexpected reversal of fortune could create a positive feedback loop from gamma squeeze […]