Researchers are always developing better battery technologies, hoping to find ones that last a long time and never need to be recharged—and this month, we have yet another exciting breakthrough. South ...

The atomic energy of betavoltaic batteries can power a variety of devices, from aerospace and robots to your future smartphone, for up to a century without recharging.

Betavolt, a Chinese battery firm, has begun mass production of the BV100 - a coin-sized, eco-friendly battery powered by ...

The breakthrough puts Betavolt at the forefront of the race to commercialise nuclear batteries. A race that includes ...

However, the nuclear battery's advantages extend beyond longevity ... environmental impacts are minimal since the radioactive nickel-63 core decays into stable copper over time, eliminating ...

The slow decay of nickel-63 into copper ensures stability and safety. Read also: Charging devices overnight: A growing fire ...

A coin-sized nuclear 3V battery has entered mass production. The battery, which is produced by Betavolt, can produce energy for 50 years.