Brian Cox
Professor of Particle Physics | BBC Science Presenter
About
Brian Cox is Professor of Particle Physics at the University of Manchester and has worked on the ATLAS experiment at CERNs Large Hadron Collider. His BBC documentaries including Wonders of the Universe and The Planets have made him the most recognized scientist in Britain, reaching audiences of millions.
Cox previously played keyboard in the band D:Ream and holds a Royal Society professorship for public engagement. His keynotes make complex science accessible while maintaining depth, covering topics from the origins of the universe to humanitys future in space.
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Why we need the explorers
In tough economic times, our exploratory science programs -- from space probes to the LHC -- are first to suffer budget cuts. Brian Cox explains how curiosity-driven science pays for itself, powering innovation and a profound appreciation of our existence.
What went wrong at the LHC
CERN's supercollider
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Brian Cox at Aspen Ideas Festival 2023
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