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The Naked Scientists Podcast

UK commits to new nuclear plant, and robot surgery

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Dr Chris Smith

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

4.6893 Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: the UK commits to building a new nuclear power station. But is it worth the hefty price tag? Also, how robots are revolutionising surgery. We'll ask what they can and can't do. And, how NASA's top scientists track rogue near-Earth objects with remarkable precision... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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All engine running. Absolutely genius. Welcome. Welcome.

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This is the show where we bring you science.

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What that essentially means is...

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Discovery is...

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Technology.

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Unbelievable.

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Without further ado.

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This is the Naked Scientists.

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Hello, welcome to the Naked Scientist podcast, the program that brings you the biggest

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breakthroughs and talks to the major movers and shakers in the worlds of science, technology and medicine. I'm Chris Smith. This week, the UK commits to new nuclear, but is it going to be worth the hefty price tag? Also, with the NHS set to invest very heavily in robot surgeons, we'll be asking what they can and can't do.

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