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Simon Middleburgh Discussing Shortage of Medical Isotopes for Cancer Diagnosis

Faculty, Media, Nuclear Futures, Nuclear Medicine / Emily Robinson

On 14th November 2024, Simon Middleburgh features on BBC Radio Four\’s Inside Science (1:20). The discussions were around the shortage of Medical Isotopes for Cancer Diagnosis. The segment discusses the meanings for Isotopes, the shortage of reactors and their maintenance, and where the shortage of supplies occur. It additionally goes over why it is used […]

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Simon Middleburgh talks Nuclear Fusion breakthrough on BBC Radio Wales

Nuclear Futures / Sam Owen

Ser Cymru Reader, Dr Simon Middleburgh was invited to share his opinions and insights on this news on the BBC Radio Wales Drivetime Show – Radio Wales Drive. Simon discussed how this breakthrough would be a \”major springboard\” to future experiments and a confirmation that all of the science and engineering work that has gone into making fusion a possiblity over the past few decades is indeed viable and that exciting times are ahead of us in the world of nuclear science.

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PhD student Megan Owen makes BBC Radio Cymru Appearance

Materials for Extreme Environments / Sam Owen

PhD student Megan Owen has made another BBC Radio Cymru appearance to describe different historical events in nuclear. Megan appeared on the \”Dros Gino\” (Over Lunch) show hosted by Catrin Haf Jones. The program examines the events of the Fukushima Daiichi, Chernobyl, and Three Mile Island and discusses the lessons learned that are to be taken

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Senior Lecturer Michael Rushton makes a guest appearance on the Naked Scientists Podcast

Nuclear Futures / Sam Owen

The Naked Scientists podcast examined whether nuclear power is essential in today’s world. The podcast aims to answer if there really are practical alternatives, or are we just kidding ourselves? The nuclear industry within the United Kingdom is seeing a large amount of development in current times, Michael describes why he believes that it is so important

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PhD student Megan Owen interviewed by BBC Radio Cymru

Materials for Extreme Environments / Megan Owen

In light of the current developments surrounding nuclear power in the UK, PhD student Megan Owen was interviewed by BBC Radio Cymru, to describe her research at the Nuclear Futures Institute and to give her thoughts on the future of nuclear. Megan took part in two shows aired on BBC Radio Cymru, which were \’Dros

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