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  "id": 9385333,
  "title": "Student builds $100 particle detector now used in major physics experiments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/student-builds-100-particle-detector-now-used-in-major-physics",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-23T17:32:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/discovery/a-student-built-a-particle-detector-for-just-100-the-pocket-sized-device-can-track-invisible-particles-raining-down-from-space-at-lights-speed-it-is-now-being-used-in-high-altitude-balloon-missions-and-major-physics-experiments/articleshow/134434469.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "CosmicWatch is a compact and affordable particle detector that can be used for research and education purposes. Developed by physicist Spencer Axani, it costs about $100 and can be assembled easily. The portable device detects muons, allowing students to investigate cosmic-ray interactions and environmental changes. Researchers have successfully utilized it in high-altitude experiments and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}