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The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power
Publication: MIT Technology Review
Author: Thomas Macaulay
Source published: 15/10/2026, 12:10:00 UTC
Briefing created: 15/10/2026, 13:50:18 UTC
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Briefings
Scientists successfully revived frozen pig kidneys cooled to -150°C for over a year, restoring color and urine production after transplantation. This marks a milestone in organ transplantation but remains unproven for human use. The article also reports Constellation's plan to add nearly a gigawatt of new nuclear capacity across 11 reactors and mentions BasiGo's expansion into African truck electrification.
Key points
- Scientists revived frozen pig kidneys cooled to -150°C for over a year, restoring color and urine production after transplantation.
- Constellation plans to add nearly a gigawatt of new nuclear capacity across 11 existing reactors at six US plants.
Context and limitations
The kidney revival study is limited to pigs; human viability remains unproven. Nuclear capacity figures are estimates from operator announcements. BasiGo's truck electrification targets are preliminary.
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