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A Question of Science with Brian Cox
Location
The Francis Crick Institute
Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT
Getting there: King’s Cross St Pancras (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria Lines). Has step-free access. No parking available.
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Our world is constantly changing, and changing fast.
In an era of hysterical headlines and unfiltered opinions, a new podcast will shed light on what scientific research has to say about the biggest issues facing humanity.
Presented by Professor Brian Cox, A Question of Science is a groundbreaking series of panel discussions where experts drawn from different fields respond to your questions, sharing the scientific perspective on society’s most pressing questions.
From curing cancer to the march of AI, climate change to facing the next pandemic, audience questions will fuel this 12-part series, recorded live at the Francis Crick Institute in London, one of the world’s biggest biomedical research labs.
Send us your questions for our panel of experts. The best ones will be selected and help shape the discussion.
Due to demand you may apply for up to 2 recordings.
Age: 16+
The Francis Crick Institute is an accessible space - if you’d like more information or have questions before booking, send a message to events@crick.ac.uk or leave us a message at +44 203 796 7171.
Friday 5th September - doors at 2:45pm (What is the future of fertility?)
In this episode, our panel will be discussing the new science of reproduction. From the promise of AI-boosted IVF to new treatments to extend our fertile years, you’ll be able to submit your burning questions about the science – and potential business – of fertility.
Our expert panel of scientists and researchers includes Güneş Taylor, Joyce Harper, Lucy van de Wiel, and Naomi Moris
Tuesday 9th September - doors at 2:45pm (What is consciousness?)
We think therefore we are – but what exactly is consciousness? How does our brain know what is real, what it thinks and how it feels? Ask your questions about the science behind thought, and the profound implications of what it means to be conscious.
Our panel of philosophers and neuroscientists includes Anil Seth, Steve Fleming and Katharina Schmack, and Philosophy YouTuber Alex O’Connor.
Tuesday 9th September - doors at 6:45pm (Can we trust the science of nutrition?)
We’re often told to cut carbs or count our calories, but how much of this advice is backed by hard evidence? Ask your questions to a panel of experts on diet and nutrition, who will separate fact from fiction when it comes to what we eat.
Panellists to be revealed soon.
Wednesday 17th September - doors at 2:45pm (Who owns space?)
Our demands on space are growing and with them come some big questions. Send in your questions for a panel of space scientists and astronaut Helen Sharman for a discussion on the future of space exploration and its potential exploitation.
Our panel answering your questions includes researchers Sanjeev Gupta, Carly Howett, Jill Stuart and astronaut Helen Sharman.
Wednesday 17th September - doors at 6:45pm (Can we build a human?)
Scientists are already able to make functioning organs from human stem cells. Could we – or should we – construct a person using synthetic DNA? This is your chance to ask your questions and explore this new frontier of what it means to be human.
Panellists to be revealed soon.
Dates not appearing are now fully booked.
Getting there: King’s Cross St Pancras (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria Lines). Has step-free access. No parking available.
Maps
In an era of hysterical headlines and unfiltered opinions, a new podcast will shed light on what scientific research has to say about the biggest issues facing humanity.
Presented by Professor Brian Cox, A Question of Science is a groundbreaking series of panel discussions where experts drawn from different fields respond to your questions, sharing the scientific perspective on society’s most pressing questions.
From curing cancer to the march of AI, climate change to facing the next pandemic, audience questions will fuel this 12-part series, recorded live at the Francis Crick Institute in London, one of the world’s biggest biomedical research labs.
Send us your questions for our panel of experts. The best ones will be selected and help shape the discussion.
Due to demand you may apply for up to 2 recordings.
Age: 16+
The Francis Crick Institute is an accessible space - if you’d like more information or have questions before booking, send a message to events@crick.ac.uk or leave us a message at +44 203 796 7171.
Friday 5th September - doors at 2:45pm (What is the future of fertility?)
In this episode, our panel will be discussing the new science of reproduction. From the promise of AI-boosted IVF to new treatments to extend our fertile years, you’ll be able to submit your burning questions about the science – and potential business – of fertility.
Our expert panel of scientists and researchers includes Güneş Taylor, Joyce Harper, Lucy van de Wiel, and Naomi Moris
Tuesday 9th September - doors at 2:45pm (What is consciousness?)
We think therefore we are – but what exactly is consciousness? How does our brain know what is real, what it thinks and how it feels? Ask your questions about the science behind thought, and the profound implications of what it means to be conscious.
Our panel of philosophers and neuroscientists includes Anil Seth, Steve Fleming and Katharina Schmack, and Philosophy YouTuber Alex O’Connor.
Tuesday 9th September - doors at 6:45pm (Can we trust the science of nutrition?)
We’re often told to cut carbs or count our calories, but how much of this advice is backed by hard evidence? Ask your questions to a panel of experts on diet and nutrition, who will separate fact from fiction when it comes to what we eat.
Panellists to be revealed soon.
Wednesday 17th September - doors at 2:45pm (Who owns space?)
Our demands on space are growing and with them come some big questions. Send in your questions for a panel of space scientists and astronaut Helen Sharman for a discussion on the future of space exploration and its potential exploitation.
Our panel answering your questions includes researchers Sanjeev Gupta, Carly Howett, Jill Stuart and astronaut Helen Sharman.
Wednesday 17th September - doors at 6:45pm (Can we build a human?)
Scientists are already able to make functioning organs from human stem cells. Could we – or should we – construct a person using synthetic DNA? This is your chance to ask your questions and explore this new frontier of what it means to be human.
Panellists to be revealed soon.
Dates not appearing are now fully booked.
Location
The Francis Crick Institute
Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT
Getting there: King’s Cross St Pancras (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria Lines). Has step-free access. No parking available. Maps