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From cancer treatments that save lives to energy solutions dividing the nation, Nuclear Matters explores Australia's nuclear past, present, and future with the help of experts actively working on these issues.
Nuclear Matters is a production of the Australian National University (ANU) College of Systems and Society. Its creator, host and lead producer is Liz Williams, Nuclear Systems Discipline Lead for the ANU School of Engineering.
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S2E2 Nuclear Testing in a No-Test World: Verification, Politics, and Risk – with Prof Trevor Findlay
When President Trump announced last year that the US might resume nuclear weapons testing, it raised a question the world hasn't had to seriously consider in decades: what happens if they do?In this…
S2E1 What are theranostics, and how are they used to treat cancer? With Dr Ashleigh Hull and Dr Stephen Tronchin
In this episode, Dr Ashleigh Hull and Dr Stephen Tronchin join host Liz Williams to explore theranostics — a cutting-edge approach to cancer treatment that uses radiopharmaceuticals to both detect…
S2 New season of Nuclear Matters begins end of April
We thought we'd share a sneak peek of the new season of Nuclear Matters. The first full episode is coming at the end of April. If you haven't already subscribed to the feed, what are you waiting for?…
S1E8 Citizen science and nuclear technologies, with A/Prof Michiel Van Oudheusden
What roles can citizen science play in the governance of nuclear technologies? In this episode, I explore this topic with Michiel Van Oudheusden, Associate Professor of Public Participation in…
S1E7 Exploring nuclear safeguards cultures, with Prof Trevor Findlay
In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Trevor Findlay, honorary professorial fellow at the University of Melbourne and author of Transforming Nuclear Safeguards Culture: The IAEA, Iraq, and the…
S1E6 How does plutonium behave in marine environments? - with Madison Williams-Hoffman
This episode of Nuclear Matters takes us to Montebello Island, a former UK nuclear weapons test site off the coast of Western Australia. Our guest is Madison Williams-Hoffman – or Maddy, for short.…
S1E5 Trust, technology, and radioactive waste, with Nate Smith
What do you think about radioactive waste? This is a question that most nuclear professionals need to consider at some point in their careers. In today’s episode, Tellus CEO and Managing Director…
S1E4 Supporting nuclear education, with Dr AJ Mitchell
In this episode, we explore how education in nuclear science can serve as a bridge between nations.I’ve invited Dr AJ Mitchell, an experimental nuclear physicist here at the ANU, to help us with this…
S1E3 Securing nuclear technologies, with Jaz Diab
This episode explores all things nuclear security with Jasmin Diab. Jaz is the Managing Director of Global Nuclear Security Partners and President of Women in Nuclear Australia. She is also a…
S1E2 Treating cancer with nuclear technologies, with Professor Eva Bezak
In this episode, we explore how nuclear technologies play a crucial role in enabling life-saving cancer treatments. Our guest, Eva Bezak, is Professor of Medical Radiation at the University of South…
S1E1 Australia's nuclear history, with Dr Jessica Urwin
Join us as we dive deep into Australia's complex nuclear history with Dr. Jessica Urwin from the University of Tasmania. In this episode, we explore what "responsible use" of nuclear technologies…
S1 Nuclear Matters - a new podcast from the Australian National University
What roles should nuclear technologies play in our world? If and when we choose to use them – how do we do so safely, securely, and responsibly?Nuclear Matters is a new podcast from the Australian…
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Nuclear Matters has published 12 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Natural Sciences, Science.
Nuclear Matters is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 52m.
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