The Download: China’s energy throwback, and choosing between love and immortality
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Summary
Tuesday’s edition of The Download includes a report that a Chinese research reactor is using thorium as fuel, the first time such a reactor has been used anywhere; thorium is seen as a more stable alternative to traditional uranium for nuclear reactors.
Also in the newsletter, a look at how US President Donald Trump’s administration is affecting medical research, with the closures of some studies on diabetes and other conditions.
The US is also seeing a decline in the number of US drug overdoses, although the progress is under threat due to the administration’s policies.
Plus, Brazilian wannabe social media influencers are seeking stardom, but they face employment issues regarding non-workers; and deepfakes are becoming more sophisticated.