Channel 4 has recently released its powerful two‑part documentary, Fukushima: Days That Shocked the World, which provides a minute‑by‑minute account of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, subsequent tsunami, and the ensuing nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. The series, first broadcast in the UK on 17 February 2026, revisits the critical first 72 hours of the disaster and examines the technical, political, and human challenges that unfolded.
Professor Scott is internationally recognised for his research into radioactive materials, nuclear safety and post‑accident analysis. His work includes significant contributions to the understanding of how radioactive particles behaved in the environment following the Fukushima Daiichi accident. For example, he has co‑authored peer‑reviewed research analysing uranium‑containing particles found in sediments around the Fukushima site, helping to shed light on the processes that occurred within the reactors during the meltdown.
In addition, Professor Scott leads pioneering work on radiation detection technologies — including airborne systems and diamond‑based detectors — which support both nuclear safety and disaster‑response applications.