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Dive deep into the world of science and engineering with engaging discussions and thought provoking debates. The team share insights from careers in science and engineering, combining expert knowledge and scientific thinking with a touch of humour to make even the most complex topics accessible and entertaining for both enthusiasts and casual listeners. Sometimes we’re funny, often we’re opinionated, always we’re entertaining. Support us: https://ko-fi.com/techspeak_podcast X/Twitter: @TechnicallySp11 Instagram: technicallyspeaking.podcast Reddit: techspeak_podcast Email: techspeak.podcast@gmail.com
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Thursday Apr 29, 2021
What‘s so difficult about communicating science?
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Laura, Rwayda, Aneeqa, Ellie, Amina, Ghalia and Antonia talk about their passion of, and some frustrations with, how science is communicated to non-experts. In this wide ranging episode we ask: What do pineapples have to do with nuclear fusion? Can you trust wildlife documentaries or reports about carbon offsetting? How does science keep us safe?
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Thursday Apr 15, 2021
What are we doing with nuclear waste?
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Amina, Cara, Antonia and Laura share what they know about nuclear waste generated in the UK and speculate on what society might do with it in the future.
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Friday Apr 02, 2021
How can you make me care about concrete?
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Aneeqa, Rwayda, Cara and Laura discuss using concrete to build a dream home as well as some iconic structures: the Renold Building at The University of Manchester, The Clackmannanshire bridge and a museum in Dundee.
You can read all about this episode on medium.com

Friday Mar 19, 2021
How can nuclear power help beat climate change?
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Aneeqa, Cara, Amina and Laura share their reasons for tackling climate change, speculate about what life would be like if fossil fuels weren't currently part of the UK energy mix, and talk about what they percieve to be the pros and cons of some zero carbon alternatives.
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Thursday Mar 04, 2021
What do you think you know about nuclear power?
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Amina, Cara, Laura and Aneeqa intended to talk about how nuclear power can contribute to averting the climate emergency but never really got there! Instead, they shared their perspectives on what nuclear power is, what it does for people, and some of the challenges the industry faces as well as their own personal experiences. Rwayda joins in the conversation to offer a non-expert perspective.
You can reada great article based on this episode on medium.com

Thursday Feb 25, 2021
What does risk mean to us?
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Laura and Aneeqa discuss what they mean by risk and how they deal with it as nuclear scientists.
We turned this episode into a very popular story on medium.com