The result is a power source that could outlive generations of human civilization. At its core, the diamond battery thrives on decay — specifically, the decay of the carbon-14 isotope.

Radiocarbon dating was also instrumental in the discovery of human-caused climate ... the only way to measure carbon-14 in samples for several decades and was long considered the most accurate means ...

The battery works by capturing the energy released during the radioactive decay of carbon-14 and converting it into electricity. This process is entirely self-sustaining, requiring no external ...