16 June 2025 Wed 4 pm

Cosmic ray research remains at the forefront of scientific inquiry, promising to reveal new facets of the universe. The high precision data from recent experiments spanning a wide energy range have led to surprising discoveries, such as an excess of positrons at high energies and a bump-like structure of the elemental spectra. Space missions, such as AMS-02, CALET, DAMPE, and ISS-CREAM, continue to push the boundaries of our knowledge. These endeavors provide not only a deeper understanding of cosmic ray propagation and acceleration but also offer a potential avenue for shedding light on the elusive nature of dark matter. I will discuss some of the recent results and their implications, particularly unexpected findings from space-based experiments, long-standing open issues, and the outlook for the field.

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