In this book, tiny, walnut sized atomic generators are commonplace. This was one of science fiction's dreams that never came true - and many people would now be horrified at the thought of personal ...

Unlike chemical batteries, their lifespan depends on the half-life of the radioisotope used. Americium, specifically isotopes ...

That’s what [Richard] did using household items such as clock fingers for Radium, and smoke detectors for Americium. After the radioactive elements were separated from their household ...

The new research provides an innovative and versatile chemical system where the team synthesized and characterized compounds ...