
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 Le... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceTechnologyNatural Sciences | |||

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 episode, Liz Williams sits down with Professor Tr... more
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 th... more
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 yo... more
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 Science and Democracy at VU Amsterdam. Michiel previously... more
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As a physicist and science communicator can I just say how very welcome this podcast is! Liz is an excellent, knowledgeable expert in the area and her capacity to deliver insightful interviews really shines through. Just one episode in I’ve shared this with more people than I’ve ever shared a podcast in. Great work, keep it up!
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Explores nuclear science, policy, governance, and societal implications through expert interviews and real-world case studies in Australia. Recent episodes cover citizen science governance for nuclear technologies, safeguards culture and international oversight, plutonium behavior in marine environments, radioactive waste management and consent-based siting, nuclear education across regions, and security considerations for emerging technologies. The show stands out for combining rigorous technical context with policy discussions, regional perspectives, and practical anecdotes that illuminate how nuclear issues intersect with ethics, law, and community engagement. This makes it useful for listeners who want clear, evidence-driven insights in... more
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Recent guests on Nuclear Matters include:
1. Michiel Van Oudheusden
2. Trevor Findlay
3. Madison Williams-Hoffman
4. Nate Smith
5. AJ Mitchell
6. Jasmin Diab
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