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Feb. 27, 2026

Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today

Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today

Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today

Physics World Stories Podcast

Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today

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Jim Smith reflects on the 1986 disaster and how it still shapes public perception of nuclear power

Physics World Stories Podcast

Physics is full of captivating stories, from ongoing endeavours to explain the cosmos to ingenious innovations that shape the world around us. In the Physics World Stories podcast, Andrew Glester talks to the people behind some of the most intriguing and inspiring scientific stories. Listen to the podcast to hear from a diverse mix of scientists, engineers, artists and other commentators. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website. If you enjoy what you hear, then also check out the Physics World Weekly podcast, a science-news podcast presented by our award-winning science journalists.

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