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A Question of Science

The Francis Crick Institute

Science you can trust. Questions that matter. 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. Can we cure cancer? How do you separate nutrition fact from fiction? What do climate change and…

18 episodes tracked

A Question of Science

Ancient Egyptian DNA, Cheddar Man and wolves as pets

Rethinking sex, artificial wombs and how to up your sperm count

Decarbonising flying, cleaning up A.I. and the personal cost of climate change

Cancer vaccines, tumour-killing cells and does fasting work as a treatment?

Ultra processed foods, weight loss jabs and why don’t we eat enough fibre?

Longevity by luck, vaccines for dementia and how fame ages you

Can We Build A Human?

What is consciousness?

Can We Trust The Science Of Nutrition?

Can We Repair The Ageing Brain?

What Is The Future Of Fertility?

Who Owns Space?

Who Are Our Ancestors And Why Does It Matter?

Will We Survive Climate Change?

Are We Prepared For The Next Pandemic?

Can We Harness A.I. For Good?

Can We Cure Cancer?

Can We Live Forever?