"It is reasonable to assume that the source of that pathogenic radiation is only outside the galaxy and will not be affected within the galaxy. Also, when the area covered by the radiation source is removed, the genetic mutation will stop. ”

"There's one thing I think needs to be aware of. We know that the disease progresses very rapidly if it is continuously located in an area covered by radiation sources. The crew of the Nimbus spacecraft had only a few dozen days from the beginning of their illness to their deaths. However, the Feiyan spacecraft has also been in space for more than 70 days, why are the crew members of the Nimbus spacecraft dead, and the crew of the Feiyan spacecraft are only in the early stages of their illness? ”

"This may be due to the fact that the two ships are on different routes. Further, this seems to imply that there is a regional disparity in the pathogenic radiation. In other words, if the radiation is strong in one place, the disease progresses more quickly, and in another place, the radiation is weaker, and the disease progresses more slowly. ”

Listening to the discussion of his colleagues, Wang Hao was silent for a moment and said, "This seems to be beyond the scope of pure medicine. We need the assistance of experts in the rest of the disciplines. ”

The team member in charge of the coordination immediately said: "I will contact the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Central Academy of Sciences, and they will send experts to participate in our work." ”

Wang Hao nodded: "As soon as possible." ”

The discussion ended, and the colleagues dispersed. Wang Hao dialed the minister's phone with some concern.

"Wang Hao, has there been any progress recently?"

"We believe that it is highly likely that some kind of radiation from interstellar space, which exists only outside galaxies, is responsible for the disease. It is not yet possible to determine what kind of radiation it is, and I have requested that experts be sent to the Institute of High Energy Physics to assist in our work. ”

"You're doing a great job." Wu Wei nodded lightly: "We must find out all the details of this incident as soon as possible." ”

"One more thing." Wang Hao said with some hesitation: "Although there is no evidence, based on the experience of handling the incident of the Nimbus spacecraft and the Feiyan spacecraft, we believe that the interstellar space outside the galaxy is dangerous. If possible, I would like you to escalate the matter to the Führer, who will issue an injunction prohibiting any ships from leaving the Phoenix system until the matter is investigated, and temporarily banning the ships of the remaining systems from leaving their system. ”

Faced with Wang Hao's request, Wu Wei fell silent. After a long time, he said: "It is very irresponsible to issue an injunction before the matter is clearly investigated." If the final investigation results show that the radiation source comes from the rest of the place and has nothing to do with interstellar space, then neither you nor I can afford the resulting losses. ”

Wang Hao said a little anxiously: "But minister, compared with life, a little economic loss is completely bearable. ”

Wu Wei said categorically: "Don't say it again." The Führer has ordered that next year we will set sail back to the solar system, and I will not allow anything to stand in the way of progress. If you want the Führer to issue a ban, you have to come up with tangible evidence. ”

Wang Hao requested: "Maybe you can report the relevant information of this matter to the Führer, and the Führer will make a decision." ”

This time Wu Wei did not answer, but directly cut off the communication.

Wang Hao stood in place in amazement for a long time before he sighed and shook his head.

"It seems that the minister only wants me to do my part well and does not want me to get involved in matters outside my duties."

There is nothing wrong with this kind of request, but Wang Hao always feels a little heavy in his heart.

Physicists arrived even faster than Wang Hao expected. On the third day, an old man with gray hair led three young people who looked like students to the research room where Wang Hao was and listened to Wang Hao's introduction.

"This radiation doesn't exist in our physical model." The old man's brows furrowed deeply: "If this kind of radiation really exists, our theoretical system may have to be rewritten." Wang Hao, I know that you are a brave and competent medical scientist, but I suggest that you look for the reason from the rest of the aspects, instead of wasting your energy on these illusory things. ”

The old man's words were not polite, and in the face of such a respected scientific predecessor, Wang Hao really couldn't refute it. So I had to smile wryly and say: "I have heard a sentence that says that when all other possibilities are ruled out, the last possibility, no matter how incredible it is, will be the truth." Based on the information we already have, we really don't know how to explain what we are encountering, except for the presence of some kind of penetrating radiation in interstellar space that we don't know about. ”

The old man spread his hands: "Even if this kind of radiation really exists, it will not be detectable. All of our existing radiation detection equipment can only detect known radiation. ”

Wang Hao said: "Maybe you can use the information we provide to calculate the relevant data of this radiation, and then design the corresponding detection equipment." ”

A student who followed the old man shook his head and said, "The essence of radiation is the phenomenon of subatomic particles propagating in space and reacting with matter. New radiation means new particles, and you should know what that means. ”

The modified Standard Model already covers all known particles of humanity, and if suddenly a new particle appears that is not covered by the Standard Model, it means that the Standard Model still has something missing. This would almost shake the foundations of physics entirely. While advances in physics begin with the discovery of errors in previous theories, this should happen in large, well-equipped laboratories with leading physicists, not in a research base whose primary mission is to study disease.

If a discovery that could affect the entire edifice of physics were to start at a disease research center, it would be the most dramatic event in the history of human science. This also means that the probability is extremely low, almost negligible.

Although he is not an expert in physics, Wang Hao also knows this. However, when the clues all point here, Wang Hao can only make some attempts. Even if it's just this one attempt as an elimination.

In the face of Wang Hao's insistence, the old man finally agreed. So after some calculations by the old man, he guided Wang Hao and others to build a small unmanned scientific research spacecraft and launched it into outer space.

In addition to some test equipment, there were dozens of mice, as well as two pigs and a monkey.

It would be extremely irresponsible to send humans to participate in experiments until the matter is clear, but animals are not subject to this restriction.

"Our calculations show that the particle has very strange properties. If it exists, it will invalidate many of our current physical theories. Not...... By its nature, it bombards the nucleus of matter, leading to the appearance of free quarks...... In simple terms, it causes a change in the properties of the object. There is some mercury in the research spacecraft, and if there is such radiation, some of the mercury will be converted into gold. Of course, the amount of gold can be extremely small. When the ship returns, you can do some testing. ”

One student said, "It doesn't have to be that much trouble. We can directly test the Nimbus and the Feiyan spacecraft, just check whether there is any material transformation in these two ships. ”

Wang Hao said in a low voice: "The detection of these two spacecraft may not be able to get accurate results. Because it may have been contaminated with impurities. ”

The old man patted Wang Hao's shoulder and said, "I'm still very busy, so I'll go first." If there is anything else, you can contact me again. ”

Although Wang Hao is not proficient in human affairs, he can also see that the old man is just polite. He obviously didn't think that Wang Hao would have something to do with him in the future. From this, the old man seems to be quite sure that there is no such unknown particle.

The old man's attitude made Wang Hao a little suspicious of himself, but then he was relieved: "It's just an elimination method." ”

The old man left in a hurry with three students, and the blue Danube spaceship, carrying more than a thousand passengers, arrived at the research center the next day.

In order to cope with the numerous inspection tasks, Wang Hao has made preparations in advance. Hundreds of medical workers were mobilized to begin examining passengers under a unified organization. In just five days, all inspections were completed.

The results of the examination were very unexpected by Wang Hao. The data showed that none of the more than 1,000 passengers had that bizarre genetic mutation. Some of them are not healthy, but all of those conditions are well documented and have nothing to do with genetic changes.

"The Blue Danube's course is different from the other two, but if that radiation does exist, there's no reason why it should exist in one place and not show anything in the other. Unless my speculation was wrong from the start. It is not radiation that causes this disease, but the rest. ”

This idea seems to have been verified after the return of the unmanned research spacecraft. Extremely sophisticated optical spectrum analyzer measurements have shown that no mercury has been converted to gold. Those animals who participated in the experiment, except for some mental malaise due to the weightless environment, did not have any genetic abnormalities in their bodies.

The investigation has now reached an impasse again. Recalling Minister Wu Wei's merciless rejection of him, Wang Hao couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Maybe the minister is right." ”

"It's just...... What exactly is causing this lesion? ”

It was already late at night, but Wang Hao was still tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep for a long time.

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