A Question of Science
Episodes
Introducing.... More Questions of Science
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing More Questions of Science – bite-size episodes where we revisit some of the biggest ideas from the first 12 episodes of the series a...
Can We Build A Human?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel explore the frontier of human bioengineering and building, replacing, and enhancing our bodies. W...
What Is Consciousness?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and an expert panel explore the elusive science of consciousness – what it is, how it arises, whether it can be observed in ...
Can We Trust The Science Of Nutrition?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel dive into the complex world of diet, nutrition and food choices. With new probiotic and high-protein pr...
Can We Repair The Ageing Brain?
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel explore the science of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other conditions that cause dementia. More th...
What Is The Future Of Fertility?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel explore the science of fertility. Making babies is big business but our scientific understanding ...
Who Owns Space?
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and an expert panel tackle the technology, politics and ethics of space exploration. From space tourism to the search ...
Who Are Our Ancestors And Why Does It Matter?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel are talking all things ancient DNA. Over the past 50 years, new technology has allowed researchers to sequenc...
Will We Survive Climate Change?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and a panel of experts discuss how to curb rising global temperatures and what life could be like in a warmer world. Our planet is...
Are We Prepared For The Next Pandemic?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and a panel of experts discuss COVID-19 and whether we are prepared for the next pandemic. Where or when could it happen? How coul...
Can We Harness A.I. For Good?
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel explore the reality and possibilities of artificial intelligence, and how it's changing our lives. A.I. and m...
Can We Cure Cancer?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel are discussing the future of cancer research and treatment. With nearly 1 in 2 of us in the UK now expe...
Can We Live Forever?
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel explore ageing, longevity and the science behind our lifespans. Human life expectancy has increased ste...
Introducing A Question of Science
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian Cox and panels of the world’s top scientists and experts will be tackling your questions in a new series, launching 17 September...