“Even the U.S. Is Stunned”: Japan’s 100-Year Nuclear Battery Threatens to Blow Solar Power Off the Global Energy Map

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Japan is developing a nuclear battery to power space probes for over 100 years, using radioactive waste. 🔬 The project is a collaboration between the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), JAXA, and AIST, aiming for a prototype by 2029. ⚛️ Americium is chosen over plutonium due to fewer legal restrictions, offering … Continue reading “Even the U.S. Is Stunned”: Japan’s 100-Year Nuclear Battery Threatens to Blow Solar Power Off the Global Energy Map