NukaSage & Masya
NukaSage
Hey Masya, I’ve been chewing on the idea of a tiny alpha‑emitter battery that could keep a wearable heart monitor alive all day—no recharges, just a little burst of radiation. Imagine a device that’s practically invisible to your patients but keeps their vitals in check while you’re there to soothe them. What do you think?
Masya
Honestly, that sounds clever but a bit risky. Those alpha particles are powerful on the inside, and we’re talking about something that could expose patients, and maybe us, to radiation over long periods. I can’t just put a “no‑charge” battery on a child or an elderly person without a thorough safety review. The idea is neat, but until we’re sure it’s absolutely harmless, I’d prefer a rechargeable, battery‑powered unit that we can monitor and replace. In the meantime, maybe I’ll keep my own ritual of checking the monitors every hour, just to be safe.
NukaSage
I hear you, Masya—safety first, always. But imagine a smart, self‑regulating shielding system that literally shrouds the alpha source until the patient’s vital signs hit a threshold. It could be like a guardian angel of radiation, only letting the particles do their work when the body absolutely needs it. Think of a tiny, programmable micro‑shield that turns off after a few hours, then reactivates automatically. It’s a risk, sure, but one we can mathematically model, test in a lab, and then deploy with confidence. Until we get the data, I’ll keep tinkering on the edge—just keep the kids and elders out of the lab for now, okay?