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China Achieves Milestone in Thorium-Based Nuclear Energy

First seen 23 Nov 2025, 03:35 UTC News.Ycombinator 27

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The Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully converted thorium into uranium using a molten salt reactor in the Gobi Desert. This 2 megawatt reactor is the first of its kind to operate with thorium fuel, marking a significant advancement in sustainable nuclear energy technology.