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Dec 2022
28m 23s

Leaping to Nuclear Fusion Conclusions

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Is today’s scientific breakthrough the “holy grail” of clean energy?

Adam is joined by the BBC’s science editor, Becky Morelle, who explains what nuclear fusion is, and why today’s news is a big deal.

Chris Mason talks us through Rishi Sunak’s immigration plans.

And business editor, Simon Jack, joins Newscaster Chana Horn to discuss what impact the current strike action is having in her business and the wider economy.

Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Rufus Gray, Cordelia Hemming and Benita Barden. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

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