Cosmic interference: How a particle from a dying star may have disrupted a passenger jet, exposing a hidden vulnerability A JetBlue flight experienced a sudden, violent plunge over Florida, injuring at least 15 people. The cause is under investigation, with a new theory pointing to a cosmic ray rather than atmospheric turbulence or a solar storm. A space radiation expert challenges the initial solar radiation explanation, arguing the levels were too low. He proposes the onboard computer was struck by a high-energy cosmic ray—a particle from a distant supernova. The proposed mechanism is a “bit flip” caused by the cosmic ray,…

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