The Japan Atomic Energy Agency said that it has begun developing a small nuclear battery that converts the decay heat of americium — a radioactive waste — into electricity for use as a power source in space probes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/29/japan/jaea-space-probe-battery/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #nuclearwaste #energy #jaea
The Japan Times · JAEA developing space probe battery fueled by radioactive waste