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MIT Tech Review: Frozen kidneys revived, nuclear power boosted, and African EVs advance

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MIT Technology Review's daily newsletter covers several distinct technological advancements and news items. It highlights a breakthrough in organ transplantation where pig kidneys, frozen for over a year, were successfully rewarmed and demonstrated functionality. The newsletter also touches upon the nuclear power industry's efforts to increase output from existing plants to meet rising energy demands, with major operators and the Department of Energy investing in upgrades. Additionally, it features BasiGo, a climate tech company electrifying public transport in Africa with electric buses, and notes Ukraine's report of Starlink speed limitations disrupting drone missions. AI

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MIT Tech Review: Frozen kidneys revived, nuclear power boosted, and African EVs advance

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  1. MIT Technology Review TIER_1 English(EN) · Thomas Macaulay ·

    The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power

    This is today&#8217;s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what&#8217;s going on in the world of technology. Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 °C and stored in a f…

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