How to Reveal Subatomic Particles at Home | NOVA

Here’s a way you can reveal subatomic particles that are shooting in front of your eyes all the time. NOVA Facebook: NOVA Twitter: Credits: Produced, animated, and edited by Greg Kestin A special thanks to: Anna Rothschild Lauren Aguirre Ari Daniel Demonstration and lighting technician: Allen Crockett Original Footage © WGBH Educational Foundation 2015 Media Credits: Pond5 Videoblocks “Microscopy” APM Music, Music , SFX Where to buy dry ice: U.S. Dry Ice Distributor Directory: Outside U.S.: Some grocery stores also carry dry ice. Experiment Instructions: Materials: Jar & lid, sponge, 91% rubbing alcohol (or greater % purity; not 70%), permanent black marker, flashlight, and dry ice. • Step 1: Stuff the sponge in the botto