Now on bbc news, Rebecca Morelle looks back on the year in science, from british astronaut tim peakes adventures in space, to a discovery that will transform our understanding of the universe. Thats review 2016 the year in science. From the mission of a lifetime, this was the year british astronaut tim peake spent six months in space. To a colossal feat of engineering. In 2016, the Worlds Largest Radio Telescope was unveiled. We also learned about the secret life of seals and what they get up to underwater. And saw advances in a controversial new genetic technique. Human organs are growing inside these pigs. This was also the year a Global Climate deal came into force but the election of donald trump placed a Question Mark over its future. And after decades of searching, scientists have detected Gravitational Waves. Its been called the discovery of the century, making 2016 a truly momentous year for science. Im here at thejodrell Bank Observatory in the north of england. For more than
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. Xq institute. Lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. The ford foundation. Working with visionaries on the frontlines of social change worldwide. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and friends of the newshour. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff president elect donald trump today renewed his efforts to discredit reports that russia has compromising information on him. On twitter, he said its all totally madeup facts by sleazebag political operatives. And, he said, they were probably released by intelligence agencies. And there were new questions about contacts between Michael Flynn, mr. Trumps Incoming National security adviser, and russias ambassador to the u. S. We will delve into tha
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. Xq institute. Lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. The ford foundation. Working with visionaries on the frontlines of social change worldwide. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and friends of the newshour. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff president elect donald trump today renewed his efforts to discredit reports that russia has compromising information on him. On twitter, he said its all totally madeup facts by sleazebag political operatives. And, he said, they were probably released by intelligence agencies. And there were new questions about contacts between Michael Flynn, mr. Trumps Incoming National security adviser, and russias ambassador to the u. S. We will delve into tha
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. Xq institute. Lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. The ford foundation. Working with visionaries on the frontlines of social change worldwide. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and friends of the newshour. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff president elect donald trump today renewed his efforts to discredit reports that russia has compromising information on him. On twitter, he said its all totally madeup facts by sleazebag political operatives. And, he said, they were probably released by intelligence agencies. And there were new questions about contacts between Michael Flynn, mr. Trumps Incoming National security adviser, and russias ambassador to the u. S. We will delve into tha
Jon sopel is in washington. According to the polls, a majority of british people are in favour of donald trump coming to the uk on a state visit. But theres a sizeable number of people who stand opposed. Almost two Million People signed a Petition Calling for the invitation to be withdrawn. That petition in line with the law forced a parliamentary debate currently under way In Westminster hall. Heres a flavour. We are in a position unlike any faced by any previous parliament, where we have a person of a unique personality running the United States. There are great dangers in attempting to give him the best accolade we can offer anyone, only been offered twice before, of a state visit. This would be terribly wrong, because it would appear that the british parliament, the british nation, the British Sovereign is approving of the acts of donald] trump. Outside that debate In Westminster, in parliament square, theres a demonstration under way tonight. Lets get more now from our corresponde