Occam's Laser

On the back of the European elections, we discuss the European Union from the perspective of its influence on research. We look at whether nuclear power is a viable option when it comes to ditching coal and other fossil fuels. And lastly, is Murphy the most popular surname in Ireland because of cosmic rays? (Hint: No.) Twitter: @occamslaserpod Instagram: @occamslaserpod Intro music: Triplecee – Funcky Links: Exploding stars led to humans walking on two legs, radical study suggests: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/may/28/exploding-stars-led-humans-walking-on-two-legs-study