The Basis of Everything

The partnership between Ernest Rutherford and Marcus Oliphant unfolds against the backdrop of groundbreaking scientific discovery at Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory. Their shared commitment to pure science led to significant advancements in nuclear physics, ultimately contributing to the Manhattan Project and the creation of nuclear weapons. Despite their personal aversion to war, their work had far-reaching consequences, both in warfare and in numerous innovations, such as radiocarbon dating and medical imaging technologies. Their legacy is a complex blend of scientific achievement and ethical dilemma.