Scientists have unveiled the world’s first nuclear-powered diamond battery, capable of delivering power for up to 5,700 years. The battery uses radioactive carbon-14, encased safely within synthetic diamond layers. As the carbon slowly decays, it releases energy that is converted into electricity—without combustion, moving parts, or emissions. Because diamond is one of the hardest materials known, it effectively contains radiation, making the battery extremely safe. While it doesn’t provide high
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Scientists have unveiled the world’s first nuclear-powered diamond battery, capable of delivering power for up to 5,700 years. The battery uses radioactive carbon-14, encased safely within synthetic diamond layers. As the carbon slowly decays, it releases energy that is converted into electricity—without combustion, moving parts, or emissions. Because diamond is one of the hardest materials known, it effectively contains radiation, making the battery extremely safe. While it doesn’t provide high
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