Yale researchers develop method to detect individual nuclear decays

Researchers at Yale University have developed a new method for mechanically detecting individual nuclear decays, as detailed in *Physical Review Letters*. This technique utilizes sensitive micron-scale sensors to detect forces from emitted particles, including neutral ones. Initial experiments successfully identified individual nuclear decays, potentially advancing studies in particle physics, dark matter, and nuclear processes. The method could detect rare events, such as decays occurring once a day.