SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 30, 2026Hacker News

A sea of sparks: Seeing radioactivity

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Scientists can observe individual atomic decay by using radioactive materials to produce alpha particles that strike special screens, creating tiny visible light flashes in complete darkness.

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