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Chinese Scientists Unveil Century-Lasting Nuclear Battery Breakthrough

3/14/2025

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Chinese scientists at Northwest Normal University have unveiled a groundbreaking nuclear battery powered by carbon-14, promising an astonishing lifespan of over a century without recharging. This innovative energy source, with a half-life of 5,730 years, holds the potential to revolutionize power for pacemakers, spacecraft, and devices operating in extreme conditions.

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Chinese scientists at Northwest Normal University have unveiled a groundbreaking nuclear battery powered by carbon-14, promising an astonishing lifespan of over a century without recharging. This innovative energy source, with a half-life of 5,730 years, holds the potential to revolutionize power for pacemakers, spacecraft, and devices operating in extreme conditions.