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The first atomic bombs: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
On August 6 and 9, 1945, two atomic bombs were dropped over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
George Washington: Commander, Founding Father and president
George Washington was a key figure in the founding of the United States of America, helping to secure independence from Britain and...
Why is the medical symbol a snake on a stick?
Life's Little Mysteries investigates the meaning behind the medical emblem of two snakes entwined around a rod.
Autumn: The cooling-off season
Discover more about the season where the leaves turn red and the temperature drops.
James Webb Space Telescope: Origins, design and mission...
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has launched and it's the most powerful in history, giving us the deepest ever view into our universe.
1st-of-its-kind heart transplant in infant could prevent...
The novel procedure involves transplanting a heart along with thymus tissue from the same donor.
Formula 1: Technology, format and F1 facts
Formula 1 is the pinnacle of global motorsport, but how do you keep track of this big, bold, and exciting series? The new season starts...
Around a monster black hole, smaller black holes collide...
Take three black holes and throw them into the disk surrounding a supermassive black hole and things get really weird, really fast.
