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In a remarkable stride towards a sustainable future, China has unveiled the world’s first operational thorium-based molten salt nuclear reactor, TMSR-LF1, located in the Gobi Desert. Achieving full power in June 2024, this reactor made history again in October by reloading fuel without shutting down—a global first in nuclear technology. Utilizing thorium, a safer and more abundant alternative to uranium, and molten salt as both fuel carrier and coolant, TMSR-LF1 operates at higher temperatures and lower pressures, significantly reducing meltdown risks and long-lived radioactive waste. This prototype marks a significant leap toward cleaner, safer nuclear power, positioning China at the forefront of next-generation nuclear energy.

Simultaneously, scientists at KAIST have pioneered a novel approach to cancer treatment by reprogramming colon cancer cells back into normal-like cells without destroying them. By suppressing three master regulator genes—MYB, HDAC2, and FOXA2—they successfully reverted cancerous cells to their healthy state, avoiding the collateral damage associated with traditional therapies like chemotherapy and radiation. This groundbreaking technique, validated through computational simulations, lab experiments, and live animal studies, heralds a paradigm shift in cancer therapy, offering a less toxic and more targeted treatment option.

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