Web Week

How the space shuttle works: As the search continues for answers why the Columbia blew up, examine how the shuttle works. See also the interactive site and The Nasa shuttle site has backgrounders on the failed mission and the latest official word on the investigation.

Hindsight is a great thing: This 1980 article entitled "Beam me out of this death trap, Scotty" questioned the safety of the space shuttle programme.

Saddam's rare interview: Read a full transcript of the Iraqi President's interview with British politician and veteran peace activist Tony Benn.

Which design do you like?: Have your say about the two plans chosen as finalists for the World Trade Centre site in New York.

Wacko's dangling baby:

After the insightful but bizarre TV interview with Michael Jackson, it's time to replay the video of him dangling his baby over a balcony to further ponder his relationship with children.

The next Matrix trailer: The trailer is out for the Matrix movie sequel, Matrix Reloaded, as the countdown starts to its release in May.

How the space shuttle works

Interactive space shuttle

Nasa shuttle site

Beam Me Out Of This Death Trap, Scotty

Saddam Hussein interview

World Trade Centre site designs

Wacko Jacko

Matrix Reloaded trailer