• stoy
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    7 hours ago

    This is kinda like saying that a radio thermal generator could power next gen’s phones.

    I am sure it could, that doesn’t mean that it will.

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      5 hours ago

      Sure, if your phone only needs a fraction of a watt and you’re okay with an unshielded neutron source pressed against your head.

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        50 minutes ago

        If the mars rovers can function on a fraction of a watt, then I don’t know why my phone can’t…