Tiny 'nuclear batteries' unveiled

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I want this in my laptop :smiley:

Researchers have demonstrated a penny-sized "nuclear battery" that produces energy from the decay of radioisotopes.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8297934.stm
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If we had one of those to power our cars, we wouldn’t need oil any more and wouldn’t have to
worry about recharging the batteries either. :slight_smile:

This would eliminate the need for oil refined as gas. :slight_smile:

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we wouldn't need oil any more
Almost Bob, you still need lubrication......or those wheel bearings will burn