Splitting the atom: Why saying who was first is complex
When Donald Trump claimed US scientists split the atom in his inaugural speech, even he could not have imagined the chain reaction of online debate his boast would cause. Read more
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Sky skimmers: The race to fly satellites in the lowest orbits yet
There's a new race in space, but it's not where you might think. It's happening close to home – in the nearest bit of space, right on the edge of Earth's atmosphere. Read more
Theory of Evolution: How did Charles Darwin come up with it?
he British naturalist was the first to offer evidence to explain the mechanism that makes evolution possible: natural selection. And so he became one of the most important thinkers and scientists in history. But to do that, he had to embark on an extraordinary journey, do hundreds of experiments and write for 20 years. Read more
Humanoid robot Ameca leaves public ‘gobsmacked’
A human-like robot invented and built in Cornwall, made its first interactions with the public at a festival on Tuesday. Read more
School pupils set for AI and digital skills hubs
Secondary school pupils in Lancashire are set to experience future technologies like AI and virtual reality. Read more
Moment Blue Ghost spacecraft landed on the Moon
Newly released-footage shows the moment Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost became the first commercial spacecraft to successfully land on the Moon. Read more
