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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_podcastX/Twitter: @TechnicallySp11Instagram: technicallyspeaking.podcastReddit: techspeak_podcastEmail: techspeak.podcast@gmail.c...

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How has the water industry adapted to sudden social change? 13.05.2021 17:30

Did you know that the change in habits brought about by the pandemic had a huge impact on our water supply? Or how about how the water industry helped track the pandemic? Amina, Ghalia, Laura and Rwayda talk about how their use of water changed because of the pandemic and the wider effect of sudden, national changes in water use on the industry, while also thinking about the link to other utilitie...

What‘s so difficult about communicating science? 29.04.2021 41:08

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? Want to continue the conversation? Find us on twitt...

What are we doing with nuclear waste? 15.04.2021 19:34

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. Comments? We're on twitter @TechnicallySp11 You can read an overview of this episode on medium.com

How can you make me care about concrete? 02.04.2021 28:21

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

How can nuclear power help beat climate change? 19.03.2021 19:53

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. Read a summary of this episode on medium.com

What do you think you know about nuclear power? 04.03.2021 25:59

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...

What does risk mean to us? 25.02.2021 21:53

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