Small modular reactors for Wales, and moss survives in space

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Dr Chris Smith

Science Radio, Engineering, Naked Scientists, Natural Sciences, Technology, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness, Medicine, Science

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🗓️ 21 November 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

In the news, why the UK appears to be betting big on small modular nuclear reactors. Also, Iran seeds the skies in bid to end its worst drought in decades. And moss grows fat on a rolling stone - but a new study claims it can survive in space. We'll explore the significance. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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0:00.0	All engine running.
0:04.5	Absolutely genius.
0:05.4	Welcome.
0:06.3	Welcome.
0:07.2	This is the show where we bring you science.
0:09.0	What that essentially means is discovery is advanced.
0:11.6	Research.
0:12.8	Technology.
0:13.7	Unbelievable.
0:14.7	Without further ado, this is the Naked Scientist.
0:18.3	Hello, welcome to the Naked Scientist podcast, the program that brings you the biggest breakthroughs
0:22.5	and talks to the major movers and shakers in the worlds of science, technology and medicine.
0:27.3	I'm Chris Smith.
0:28.6	Coming up, the UK finally kicks off its small modular reactor plan.
0:33.9	Also, Iran cedes the skies in a bid to end the worst drought in decades.
0:39.0	A moss grows fat on a rolling stone, at least that's what Don McLean told us,
0:43.3	but can it survive the harshness of space?
0:53.3	An island in North Wales has been chosen as the location for a trailblazing type of nuclear power station.
1:00.7	The plant at Wilfer on Anglesea will be home to the UK's first three small modular reactors
1:06.2	and it's expected that the engineering giant Rolls-Royce will build them.
1:10.6	The UK government says the move will create thousands of jobs
1:13.5	and it will bring a welcome boost to the British economy.
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