I don't think the power generation part of this is a breakthrough at all, just a "proof of the pudding is in the eating" demonstration. As I understand it, the

I don't think the power generation part of this is a breakthrough at all, just a "proof of the pudding is in the eating" demonstration. As I understand it, the practical refinement of a significant amount of Americium from waste is the breakthrough. But that doesn't win hearts and minds like a 432 year space lightbulb.