BEDTIME STORY: Sir Mark Oliphant - The Australian Who Helped Shape the Atomic Age

He was a brilliant scientist, a wartime innovator, a passionate advocate for peace and one of Australia's greatest minds, yet many Australians have never heard his story. In this special Nightline Bedtime Story, Cheralyn Darcey explores the remarkable life of Sir Mark Oliphant, from his humble beginnings in South Australia to the world's leading laboratories, where his groundbreaking work helped unlock the secrets of the atom and contributed to technologies that changed the course of history. Discover the personal triumphs, challenges and convictions of the man who helped shape the modern world, while grappling with the consequences of scientific discovery in the nuclear age. A fascinating journey through science, war, innovation and humanity. Written by Cheralyn Darcey 🎧 Catch up now on the Nightline Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.