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07/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

New prototype nuclear battery packs 10x more energy than commercial chemical cells

A troika of Russian research institutes have developed a new battery that use nuclear material as its energy source. In a Phys.org article, the prototype cell can store 10 times more energy than its chemical equivalents on the commercial market. The nuclear battery use nickel-63, a radioactive isotope of nickel. Their diodes are made from high-grade diamonds. […]

06/15/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Bio-inspired robots now capable of self-repair

What’s next on the horizon for robotics? A new material that’s capable of self-healing could set the stage for advancements we’ve never seen before. While many natural organisms are capable of self-repair, for the first time, robots and other devices will be, as well. The new technology is seen as an exciting new frontier by […]

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