In common scientific usage, high-energy particles with intrinsic mass are known as cosmic rays, while photons, which are quanta of electromagnetic radiation (and so have no intrinsic mass) are known by their common names, such as gamma rays or X-rays, depending on their photon energy.
Lewiston, NY. Sponsored Topics. Lewiston is a village in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 2,781 at the 2000 census. The village is named after Morgan Lewis, an early 19th-century governor of New York. It is part of the BuffaloâNiagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Lewis County School Districts. If it's peace and quiet you crave, Lewis County is the place for you. Tucked in a quiet corner of the Adirondack Mountains, its residents enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities, from skiing to fishing to hiking. Lewis County is rich in colonial heritage and many residents celebrate the historic past of the area.