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Tiny atomic battery could run for decades unattended

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a tiny atomic battery that can run for decades unattended, converting radioactive energy into motion. The device uses nickel-63 isotope and has potential applications in sensors for missiles and medical devices.

ORNL, Columbia May Help Heart Patients Stay Out Of Hospitals

Researchers at ORNL and Columbia University are developing a radiation-based technique to prevent restenosis in coronary arteries. The method uses low doses of radiation to inhibit the rapid proliferation of smooth muscle cells that can form inside newly unclogged arteries.