The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power

MIT Technology Review·October 15, 2026 at 12:10 PM

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This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’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 freezer for months have been…

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