Nuclear Matters

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.

Nuclear Matters is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #4

  Turning nuclear science into gold, with Dr James Tickner

  Jul 28, 202645 minS2

  Gold is mined at about one gram per tonne, which means every decision a gold mining company makes rests on somebody being able to measure a very small amount of gold, very accurately, in a very large amount of rock. Our guest in this episode replaced the century-old chemical method for doing that with an approach that draws from nuclear science. Dr James Tickner is chief scientist and co-founder of Chrysos Corporation . In this wide ranging discussion, we talk about mining, entrepreneurship, and the sometimes tricky process involved in changing how things are done in a well-established industry like mining. CREDITS Guest: Dr James Tickner Host: A/Prof Elizabeth Williams Producer: Martin Franklin ( East Coast Studio ) The usual end matter: Nuclear Matters is a production of the Australian National University College of Systems and Society and the ANU Nuclear Stewardship Network. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which this podcast is being recorded on or listened to, and pay our respects to their Elders – and all First Nations people. If you want to send us some feedback on an episode, email us at nuclearmatterspodcast@anu.edu.au . Keep in mind that this podcast is intended for information and education only. In particular, nothing in this episode is intended to serve as medical advice - please consult a qualified medical practitioner. The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual speakers and do not represent the official policy or position of the Australian National University College of Systems and Society or the University as a whole.

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  Episode #3

  How seismology helps the world detect nuclear weapons tests (amongst other things), with Professor Hrvoje Tkalčić

  Jul 1, 202648 minS2

  Imagine a global network of sensor stations, ready to detect even the smallest nuclear weapons test. This network is in fact a reality. As we learned in our last episode, the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation’s monitoring network is up, running, and ready for the Treaty to enter into force. One of the most important of those stations is located in Australia's remote Northern Territory – the Warramunga Seismic and Infrasound Facility – and it's directed by Professor Hrvoje Tkalčić, Head of Geophysics at the Australian National University. In this episode, Professor Tkalčić joins our host, A/Prof Liz Williams, to talk about what seismology actually is – how waves generated by earthquakes, storms, and even whale calls can be used to see inside the earth – and how the extraordinary silence of the Australian outback makes it one of the best places on the planet to listen for nuclear tests. Professor Tkalčić is also the author of a brand-new popular science book called, When Worlds Quake: The Quest to Understand the Interior of Earth and Beyond , which has just been released in the English language by Princeton University Press [ link to publisher page here ]. CREDITS Guest: Professor Hrvoje Tkalcic Host: A/Prof Elizabeth Williams Audio Producer: Martin Franklin ( East Coast Studio ) The usual end matter Nuclear Matters is a production of the Australian National University College of Systems and Society and the ANU Nuclear Stewardship Network. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which this podcast is being recorded on or listened to, and pay our respects to their Elders – and all First Nations people. If you want to send us some feedback on an episode, email us at nuclearmatterspodcast@anu.edu.au . Keep in mind that this podcast is intended for information and education only. In particular, nothing in this episode is intended to serve as medical advice - please consult a qualified medical practitioner. The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual speakers and do not represent the official policy or position of the Australian National University College of Systems and Society or the University as a whole.

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  Episode #2

  Nuclear Testing in a No-Test World: Verification, Politics, and Risk – with Prof Trevor Findlay

  May 27, 202653 minS2

  <p>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?</p><p>In this episode, Liz Williams sits down with Professor Trevor Findlay, a nuclear governance expert who was involved in the early diplomatic work that became the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). The CTBT exists, the monitoring network is nearly complete, and the organisation behind it is operating, but the treaty never entered into force. What would states would actually do if testing resumes? In...

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  What are theranostics, and how are they used to treat cancer? With Dr Ashleigh Hull and Dr Stephen Tronchin

  Apr 29, 202652 minS2

  <p>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 and treat cancers from within the body. They cover the science behind how these treatments are designed to target cancer cells, which cancers theranostics is already being used for, and the real-world supply chain challenges that determine how many patients can access these therapies. The episode closes with a look at what's on the horizon for the field in Australia and globally.</p><p>Dr Ashleigh Hull is a nuclear me...

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  New season of Nuclear Matters begins end of April

  Apr 7, 20262 minS2

  <p>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? The Apple Podcasts link is here if that's where you prefer to find us (and while you're at it, please leave us a review or some feedback - it helps us keep this going!).</p><p>While you wait, you can keep up with Australian National University's work on all things nuclear by following the ANU Nuclear Stewardship Network on LinkedIn.<...

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