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48 seconds. I predict a glut of helium. balloons for everyone

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[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Steam turbines aren't the only way, certain fuel cycles permit direct energy conversion: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_energy_conversion