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From the evolution of intelligent life to the mysteries of consciousness, from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Rowan Hooper and Penny Sarchet are joined each week by expert scientists in the field, drawing on 91av’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity with the podcast that will restore your sense of optimism and nourish your brain.
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About this episode
19 June 2025
Uncover 20 years of experience working in hydrodynamics, radiography and groundbreaking nuclear threat reduction projects.
In this special series of 91av CoLab interviews, we spotlight exceptional women driving progress in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Stacey is Production Engineer at AWE, the technology and security organisation behind the UK’s nuclear deterrent. Today, she leads a team developing components for Astraea - the UK’s next-generation nuclear warhead programme.
We explore:
● Stacey’s remarkable two-decade journey through science and engineering
● The unique challenges of developing a new warhead without nuclear testing
● How Stacey’s team is innovating to meet the demands of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
● And why she is so passionate about advocacy for gender balance in STEM
This series is proudly sponsored by .
Your host is Claire Aisnworth.
To listen to the other episode in this series, click here.
To read more about how AWE’s senior women have carved out fascinating careers, click here.
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