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His books and programmes have been read and watched by millions around the world, and he is widely credited with making science both accessible and exciting for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. He is an actor and writer, known for sunshine 2007, absolutely anything 2015 and the science of doctor who 20. His books and tv programmes have been read and watched around the world and credited with making science engaging and accessible to millions. Brian cox and robin ince are joined by mathematician marcus du sautoy, science journalist adam rutherford and comic book legend alan moore to discuss why sym. The event discussion, hosted by professor brian cox, featured some of the inspiring authors behind these literary works.
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He serves as a professor of particle physics in the school of physics and astronomy at the university of manchester. Questions were taken to the panel and we learnt about their influences, and how a good science book can have the power to change lives. Once he was a scientist who used to be a rockstar, now hes a rockstar scientist. A royal society research fellow, professor cox was awarded the order of the british empire in 2010. Discount prices on books by brian cox, including titles like the planets.
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