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Revolutionary 5,700-Year Battery Transforms Nuclear Waste into Energy

2/13/2025

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A groundbreaking carbon-14 diamond battery, created by researchers at the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority, boasts an astonishing lifespan of 5,700 years. Harnessing energy from radioactive decay, this innovative battery promises to power medical devices, satellites, and remote sensors while transforming nuclear waste into a sustainable energy source with minimal environmental harm.

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A groundbreaking carbon-14 diamond battery, created by researchers at the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority, boasts an astonishing lifespan of 5,700 years. Harnessing energy from radioactive decay, this innovative battery promises to power medical devices, satellites, and remote sensors while transforming nuclear waste into a sustainable energy source with minimal environmental harm.