The world's first nuclear-diamond battery uses carbon-14, which has a half-life of 5,700 years, to power devices. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Its origins date back to 18th-century Paris when King Louis XV commissioned his court jeweller to create a diamond that resembled the smile of his official chief mistress—the Marchioness (and la ...

Researchers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery, with a shockingly long lifespan. The battery ...

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Dan Diamond is a national health reporter for The Washington Post, focused on accountability, federal agencies and public health. He joined The Post in 2021 after covering the Trump administration ...