As a physics drop-out any progress in developing thorium reactors is exctiting news to me. However, I don't see how this "rewrites" anything. Doesn't it just confirm what we've basically known for a long time but didn't bother to research because "nuclear = bad" in the public perception?
A Thorium Reactor in the Desert Has Rewritten the Rules of Nuclear Power
(popularmechanics.com)29 points by Nevaeh 11 hours ago | 5 comments
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1) Molten salt is corrosive as hell and will chew through your pipes.
2) It can't be serviced. If it ever shuts down and solidifies, it cannot restart.