Topic: nuclear waste
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Scientists Unveil Diamond Battery That Lasts 5,700 Years Without Charging
Scientists are developing a diamond battery using radioactive carbon-14 from nuclear waste, which could provide a nearly everlasting energy source with a lifespan of thousands of years. The technology works by embedding carbon-14 in synthetic diamonds, converting its decay into electricity with n...
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Last Energy Raises $100M for Compact Steel Micro Reactor
Last Energy secured $100 million in Series C funding to develop compact, mass-producible small modular reactors, reflecting a market shift towards recognizing nuclear power's role in meeting growing electricity demands. The company is building a 20-megawatt reactor using a proven pressurized wate...
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