42 min
The Buzz Episode 10 – What is the future of nuclear energy? The Buzz: A science and engineering podcast
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Nuclear energy. It can be a controversial topic for some; for others, it has fantastic potential as a cleaner, greener energy source. With this in mind we wanted to find out more about this fascinating field and, importantly, what the future holds for it. Helping us answer these questions are Dr Aneeqa Khan, a Harwell Research Fellow in Nuclear Fusion in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, and Dr Laura Leay, a Dalton Fellow in Nuclear Engineering Innovation. We discuss nuclear fusion and fission - and the important differences between the two - as well as the potential for nuclear energy, both now and in the future, plus the unique challenges this research area faces. Could nuclear be the answer to our future energy needs? Find out in this powerful episode.
Nuclear energy. It can be a controversial topic for some; for others, it has fantastic potential as a cleaner, greener energy source. With this in mind we wanted to find out more about this fascinating field and, importantly, what the future holds for it. Helping us answer these questions are Dr Aneeqa Khan, a Harwell Research Fellow in Nuclear Fusion in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, and Dr Laura Leay, a Dalton Fellow in Nuclear Engineering Innovation. We discuss nuclear fusion and fission - and the important differences between the two - as well as the potential for nuclear energy, both now and in the future, plus the unique challenges this research area faces. Could nuclear be the answer to our future energy needs? Find out in this powerful episode.
42 min