AI and Nuclear Science Could Help Russians Live to 120
Russian scientists are combining artificial intelligence and nuclear technologies to extend human health and life expectancy well beyond a century.
At a recent international forum on nuclear energy, researchers and experts discussed how peaceful atomic innovations could help humanity achieve healthy longevity up to 120 years. The initiative, already recognized at the government level, is gaining traction among leading specialists in medicine, materials science, and biotechnology—who believe the synergy between nuclear science and AI could redefine human life.
Nuclear technologies are already being used to create ultra-strong, biocompatible materials for medical implants such as artificial joints, as well as for cultivating living tissues. While these solutions remain costly today, experts expect them to become mainstream and affordable—just as cell phones once did.
Artificial intelligence plays a crucial complementary role. According to SberMedAI, while healthy lifestyle habits remain the cornerstone of longevity, people often struggle to follow them consistently. AI can help by gently motivating users through real-time analysis of data from wearable devices and generating personalized health recommendations. A pilot program in Moscow for post–heart attack patients has shown promising results, reducing emergency calls by 70%, according to Science XXI.
Experts identify musculoskeletal degradation and brain aging as the main obstacles to longevity. While nuclear-derived materials can restore the body, solving neural aging will require supercomputers and advanced biological modeling. “It makes no sense to rejuvenate the body if the brain keeps aging,” scientists note.
Futurists believe that the coming age of extended lifespan will reshape economies and social structures. People will remain active longer, pursue complex professional projects well into older age, and contribute to new industries. The central challenge now is not just to live longer, but to live healthier and more purposefully—an ambition that is rapidly becoming a tangible scientific goal.
