The words of the co-pilot who dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima still echo 80 years on. Could the devastation it wrought ever be justified?
Robin McKie is a Science Editor at the Observer. He focuses on themes in engineering, mechanical engineering, and the natural sciences, bringing a comprehensive perspective to scientific discourse. Robin's work has been featured in prominent publications including Flipboard, Atlas Obscura, Grist, and The Guardian.










