First Gamma Rays Detected from Galactic Proto‑Star Population

Researchers using space‑based telescopes and gamma‑ray detectors have identified a galactic group of proto‑stars that emit high‑energy gamma radiation. The finding indicates that jets from young stars can accelerate not only electrons but also protons, producing cosmic rays during the earliest formation stages.

Scientists suggest this mechanism plays a crucial role in stellar evolution and calls for a reassessment of cosmic‑ray origins. The study opens a new avenue in astrophysics research.