How safe are they really? Imagine carrying a nuclear reactor in your pocket. Additionally, how will we dispose of them safely, or are we looking at a catastrophic environmental disaster in a few years?
Nuclear batteries, also known as radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), have been used in space exploration missions due to their reliability and long lifespan. RTGs convert the heat generated by radioactive decay into electricity, offering high energy density and low maintenance requirement... Read more
Researchers at Korea's Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology have created a nuclear battery that could turn radiation directly into electricity for decades – but without all the scary stuff associated with nuclear radiation.
How safe are they really? Imagine carrying a nuclear reactor in your pocket. Additionally, how will we dispose of them safely, or are we looking at a catastrophic environmental disaster in a few years?
NASA is already using them to power spacecraft for deep space missions.
The batteries have the potential to transform the transportation industry, especially in the realm of electric vehicles.
Nuclear batteries can revolutionise energy storage. Imagine going for decades without needing to charge your devices.
A Chinese company claims to have developed a nuclear battery.
Researchers have been studying nuclear batteries for some time, and they may become available on the market sooner rather than later.