China prepares to test thorium-fuelled nuclear reactor — Smriti Mallapaty

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Scientists are excited about an experimental nuclear reactor using thorium as fuel, which is about to begin tests in China. Although this radioactive element has been trialled in reactors before, experts say that China is the first to have a shot at commercializing the technology."Innovation."NatureChina prepares to test thorium-fuelled nuclear reactorSmriti Mallapaty

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