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Rutherford's critical discovery

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Today is the 100th anniversary of Ernest Rutherford's first description of the structure of the atom, a step that paved the way for scientific revolution.

Science correspondent Tom Feilden reports on why such a pivotal moment in history has had such muted celebration.


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