Our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), speaks with Roger Highfield, celebrated science journalist, author, and Science Director at the Science Museum Group in the UK.

In Part One of this special two-part series, Roger reflects on his remarkable journey. From covering the Chernobyl disaster as a young journalist to becoming Science Editor at The Daily Telegraph, Editor of New Scientist, and now a leader in science communication. He discusses how storytelling shapes public understanding of complex issues like nuclear energy, climate change, and AI, while sharing lessons on curiosity, creativity, and connecting science with everyday life.