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Cosmic Rays Hit NJ-Bound Flight? Then Disability Rules at Elite Colleges
THIRD HOUR - In this hour, Trey breaks down the wild aviation story making headlines: a New Jersey–bound commercial plane suddenly plunged thousands of feet after what experts believe may have been a strike from cosmic rays originating from another galaxy. Trey explains what cosmic rays are, how they can affect aircraft systems, and why incidents like this—though rare—raise serious questions about aviation safety, sensor vulnerability, and our growing dependence on complex automated systems. Trey also puts the event into real-world context with insight from pilots, aviation analysts, and…
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