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Chinese Scientists Unveil Nuclear Battery with Thousand-Year Lifespan
Key Takeaways
- Northwest Normal University and Gansu Zhulong Technology created a nuclear battery using carbon-14 and diamond.
- The battery can last thousands of years due to carbon-14's 5,730-year half-life.
- It converts beta radiation into electricity via a diamond semiconductor.
- Applications include space, medical implants, and remote sensors.
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DT Editorial Team··via interestingengineering.com