This Tiny Nuclear Battery Could Last for Thousands of Years Without Charging
The radiocarbon battery is supposed to be safe for everyday operations.
The radiocarbon battery is supposed to be safe for everyday operations.
Nuclear batteries offer a lifespan that lithium batteries can't match. But don't expect them powering consumer devices anytime soon.
Beijing's Betavolt claims a 50-year maintenance-free, nuclear battery.
According to the Department of Energy, the plutonium-238 stockpile is enough to make only three more nuclear batteries. These are ...