In this episode of C&EN Uncovered, host Craig Bettenhausen speaks with C&EN Editor, Fionna Samuels, about her featured article detailing a recent breakthrough coming from the Hanford Site: nuclear waste vitrification. Together, they delve into the history of one of the most notorious nuclear production facilities as well as look forward to the future of nuclear energy, waste management, and public transparency. You can find the link to the article <a href= "https://cen.acs.org/physical-chemistry/nuclear-chemistry/hanford-nuclear-waste-vitrification-glass/104/web/2026/02"> here</a>. Subscribe to Stereo Chemistry now on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stereo-chemistry/id1342684917"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/7LuXGgxffat3bQZ5uEHL3i">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts. <h2 dir="ltr">Credits</h2> Executive producer: David Anderson Host: Craig Bettenhausen Reporter: Fionna Samuels Video + Audio Producer: David Anderson, Jeremy Barr Music: Commercial Flow, Shutterstock Contact Stereo Chemistry: Contact us on social media at @cenmag or email cenfeedback@acs.org.

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