Brian Cox
Professor of Particle Physics | BBC Science Presenter
Brian Cox is an Astrophysics & Cosmology speaker who has appeared at 5 events including How To Academy and TED 2010, most recently in 2020.
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.
Talks4
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
More Talks
Brian Cox at Aspen Ideas Festival 2023
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| How To Academy | 2020 | 1 | |
| TED 2010 | 2010 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States | 1 |
| TED 2009 | 2009 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States | 1 |
| TED 2008 | 2008 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States | 1 |
| Aspen Ideas Festival | 1 |
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| Speaker | Shared events | Where they appeared together |
|---|---|---|
| Al GoreNobel Peace Prize Winner | Climate Crisis Catalyst and Global Environmental Leader | 2 | TED 2008, TED 2009View shared history → |
| Bill GatesMicrosoft Co-founder | Co-chair of the Gates Foundation | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2010View shared history → |
| Catherine MohrMedical Robotics Innovator | Transforming Surgery through AI and Technology | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2010View shared history → |
| Derek SiversTED Speaker & Entrepreneur | Founder of $22M CD Baby Business | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2010View shared history → |
| Jonathan DroriAuthor of Around the World in 80 Trees | Eden Project trustee, botanical storyteller | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2010View shared history → |
| Karen ArmstrongProfessional Speaker | 2 | TED 2008, TED 2009View shared history → |
| Philip ZimbardoStanford Psychologist | The Lucifer Effect & Situational Ethics | 2 | TED 2008, TED 2009View shared history → |
| Rory SutherlandVice Chairman of Ogilvy UK | Behavioral Science & Irrational Decisions | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2010View shared history → |
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