A Question of Science
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Podcast Overview
<p>Science you can trust. Questions that matter. </p> <p>Join Professor Brian Cox and a panel of the world’s top scientists and experts as they tackle your questions about some of the biggest science challenges facing society today. </p> <p>Can we cure cancer? How do you separate nutrition fact from fiction? What do climate change and the march of AI mean for our future? Could we live forever? Each episode is recorded in front of a live audience and it’s their questions that drive the debate. </p> <p>Hear from the experts who actually know what they’re talking about, including Adam Rutherford, Helen Sharman, George Monbiot, Giles Yeo, Jeanette Winterson, Rory Cellan-Jones, Paul Nurse, Kevin Fong and You, Me and the Big C’s Lauren Mahon. </p> <p>With a focus on accuracy, openness, and debate, A Question of Science brings you the latest on what we know, what we don’t, and where science might take us next. </p> <p>A BBC Studios production for the Francis Crick Institute, an independent charity and world-leading research lab. </p>
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May 6, 2026
A Question of Science Series 2 - Coming Soon...
<p>A Question of Science is back - with free tickets to live recordings available now!</p> <p>Join Professor Brian Cox in person and put your questions to a panel of leading scientists and experts on a huge range of topics.</p> <p>We’ll be exploring how A.I. is changing medicine, what’s really happening inside the teenage brain, how can science help save our oceans, beat superbugs, tackle addiction, and what elite sport science can teach us about human strength and endurance. </p> <p>The series is being recorded in June and July at the Francis Crick Institute in London, one of the world’s leading centres for biomedical research.</p> <p>To book your tickets visit: <a href="http://crick.ac.uk/tickets">crick.ac.uk/tickets</a></p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
April 1, 2026
Ancient Egyptian DNA, Cheddar Man and wolves as pets
<p>Professor Brian Cox takes a deeper dive into the science of ancient DNA, with two experts returning to answer more of your questions.</p> <p>How far can we go back in time using DNA? How accurate is ancient DNA when it comes to understanding our past? Why was diversity in DNA vital for the survival of early humans? Do we really share 60% of our genetic code with bananas?</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
March 25, 2026
Rethinking sex, artificial wombs and how to up your sperm count
<p>Professor Brian Cox takes a deeper dive into the science of fertility, with a panel of returning experts answering more of your questions. </p> <p><br>Should we sequence the DNA of embryos and use A.I. to choose which to implant? Are ultra-processed foods and microplastics really effecting fertility? And will new technologies mean humans could one day reproduce like squid?</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
21 total episodes available with 15 transcripts
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- What is A Question of Science?
<p>Science you can trust. Questions that matter. </p> <p>Join Professor Brian Cox and a panel of the world’s top scientists and experts as they tackle your questions about some of the biggest science challenges facing society today. </p> <p>Can we cure cancer? How do you separate nutrition fact from fiction? What do climate change and the march of AI mean for our future? Could we live forever? Each episode is recorded in front of a live audience and it’s their questions that drive the debate. </p> <p>Hear from the experts who actually know what they’re talking about, including Adam Rutherford, Helen Sharman, George Monbiot, Giles Yeo, Jeanette Winterson, Rory Cellan-Jones, Paul Nurse, Kevin Fong and You, Me and the Big C’s Lauren Mahon. </p> <p>With a focus on accuracy, openness, and debate, A Question of Science brings you the latest on what we know, what we don’t, and where science might take us next. </p> <p>A BBC Studios production for the Francis Crick Institute, an independent charity and world-leading research lab. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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