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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.
Maps
Our world is changing – and fast.
In an age of hysterical headlines and unfiltered opinions, A Question of Science is back with a new series to see what science has to say about the biggest issues facing humanity.
Presented by Professor Brian Cox, A Question of Science is a chart-topping podcast featuring insightful live panel discussions. Experts from across different fields respond to your questions, sharing scientific perspectives on the world's most pressing questions.
In our second season, we’re tackling everything from the science of addiction to the work being done to save our oceans. Every episode is recorded live at the Francis Crick Institute in London, one of the world’s biggest biomedical research labs.
Book your tickets and put your questions to our panels of experts. The best ones will be selected and used to help shape the discussion on the day.
Want to find out more? Listen to series 1 of A Question of Science on podcast platforms and YouTube.
WHEN:
Wed 17 June, 2.45pm - How does biological sex affect health?
Autoimmune disorders, cancer, dementia and heart disease are all influenced by biological sex. In this episode, the panel discusses how close we are to fully understanding the effect of sex differences on health and disease.
Wed 17 June, 6.45pm - Can we cure addiction?
Addiction is a complex disease. Even as scientific understanding grows, effective treatments or cures remain elusive. In this episode, the panel discusses potential new treatments, hear first‑hand experiences of addiction, and explore the role of environmental factors.
Tue 30 June, 2.45pm - Are we ruled by our guts?
Researchers now often refer to the gut as our 'second brain', with its own nervous system and a powerful influence on mood, memory and health. The panel explores the gut–brain axis, the gut microbiome, and how disease, antibiotics and diet shape our guts.
Tue 30 June, 6.45pm - What sport science can we trust?
As sports science has advanced, so has our understanding of how bodies train, adapt and recover. But what can the rest of us learn from systems designed for top athletes and para-athletes? The panel discusses supplements, equipment, recovery – and what really makes a difference.
Wed 1 July, 2.45pm - How is AI transforming medicine?
From interpreting scans to predicting disease, artificial intelligence is already transforming medicine. But how far can it go — and what does it mean for our health? The panel explores AI's role in drug discovery, patient care and beyond.
Wed 1 July, 6.45pm - Can we beat the superbugs?
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest global health threats, and it's developing fast. Hear from the panel about how science is responding, the potential of phage therapy, and what the future of infection control could look like.
Wed 8 July, 2.45pm - What's going on inside the teenage brain?
Adolescence has always been a time of profound change — but is being a teenager fundamentally different today? The panel explores how social media, screens and modern life affect teenage brains, and how families, schools and society can support them.
Wed 8 July, 6.45pm - How can we fix our oceans?
The world's oceans are in trouble, but conservation work is offering hope. The panel explores how environments are prioritised for protection, how global treaties are enforced, and the role coastal communities play in supporting ocean health.
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 age of hysterical headlines and unfiltered opinions, A Question of Science is back with a new series to see what science has to say about the biggest issues facing humanity.
Presented by Professor Brian Cox, A Question of Science is a chart-topping podcast featuring insightful live panel discussions. Experts from across different fields respond to your questions, sharing scientific perspectives on the world's most pressing questions.
In our second season, we’re tackling everything from the science of addiction to the work being done to save our oceans. Every episode is recorded live at the Francis Crick Institute in London, one of the world’s biggest biomedical research labs.
Book your tickets and put your questions to our panels of experts. The best ones will be selected and used to help shape the discussion on the day.
Want to find out more? Listen to series 1 of A Question of Science on podcast platforms and YouTube.
WHEN:
Wed 17 June, 2.45pm - How does biological sex affect health?
Autoimmune disorders, cancer, dementia and heart disease are all influenced by biological sex. In this episode, the panel discusses how close we are to fully understanding the effect of sex differences on health and disease.
Wed 17 June, 6.45pm - Can we cure addiction?
Addiction is a complex disease. Even as scientific understanding grows, effective treatments or cures remain elusive. In this episode, the panel discusses potential new treatments, hear first‑hand experiences of addiction, and explore the role of environmental factors.
Tue 30 June, 2.45pm - Are we ruled by our guts?
Researchers now often refer to the gut as our 'second brain', with its own nervous system and a powerful influence on mood, memory and health. The panel explores the gut–brain axis, the gut microbiome, and how disease, antibiotics and diet shape our guts.
Tue 30 June, 6.45pm - What sport science can we trust?
As sports science has advanced, so has our understanding of how bodies train, adapt and recover. But what can the rest of us learn from systems designed for top athletes and para-athletes? The panel discusses supplements, equipment, recovery – and what really makes a difference.
Wed 1 July, 2.45pm - How is AI transforming medicine?
From interpreting scans to predicting disease, artificial intelligence is already transforming medicine. But how far can it go — and what does it mean for our health? The panel explores AI's role in drug discovery, patient care and beyond.
Wed 1 July, 6.45pm - Can we beat the superbugs?
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest global health threats, and it's developing fast. Hear from the panel about how science is responding, the potential of phage therapy, and what the future of infection control could look like.
Wed 8 July, 2.45pm - What's going on inside the teenage brain?
Adolescence has always been a time of profound change — but is being a teenager fundamentally different today? The panel explores how social media, screens and modern life affect teenage brains, and how families, schools and society can support them.
Wed 8 July, 6.45pm - How can we fix our oceans?
The world's oceans are in trouble, but conservation work is offering hope. The panel explores how environments are prioritised for protection, how global treaties are enforced, and the role coastal communities play in supporting ocean health.
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