Ten fun facts about Brian Cox

1. Physicist who works on the Large Hadron Collider

Brian Cox is a member of the High Energy Physics group at the University of Manchester, where he works on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, located near Geneva, Switzerland. This experiment is part of the LHC, the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator, which is used to explore the fundamental structure of the universe. Cox's research focuses on the search for new particles and forces, as well as the study of the properties of the Higgs boson.

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2. Brian Cox's New Series, Wonders of Life, Premieres in June

In June 2012, renowned physicist Brian Cox completed filming for his new series, Wonders of Life. This series is a unique take on life and natural history, as it is seen through the eyes of a physicist. Cox has described the series as a way to explore the wonders of life and the natural world, and to discover the secrets of the universe. With Cox's expertise and knowledge, Wonders of Life promises to be an exciting and informative journey into the unknown.

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3. Children's TV Star

Brian Cox is an actor and presenter who has made a name for himself in the world of children's television. He is best known for co-presenting the popular CBBC show Space Hoppers, as well as appearing in the hit series Dani's House. His work on both shows has earned him a loyal fan base of young viewers, who have come to appreciate his enthusiasm and energy.

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4. Making Science Accessible

Since 2009, the renowned physicist Brian Cox has been co-hosting the BBC Radio 4 comedy science magazine programme, The Infinite Monkey Cage, alongside comedian Robin Ince. The show has become a hit with audiences, combining Cox's scientific knowledge with Ince's comedic wit to explore a range of topics from the Big Bang to the future of artificial intelligence. The show has been praised for its ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to a wide audience, and has won numerous awards, including the Gold Award at the New York Radio Festival in 2011.

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5. Physicist and presenter of popular science programmes

Brian Cox is a renowned physicist and presenter of science programmes for the BBC, who has helped to make astronomy and physics more accessible and popular to the public. His work has included presenting the BBC's Wonders of the Universe, Wonders of Life, Human Universe, and Forces of Nature, as well as the BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage. He has also written several books on the subject of physics, including The Quantum Universe and Why Does E=mc2?. His enthusiasm and passion for science has made him a household name and has helped to inspire a new generation of scientists.

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6. BBC's Attenborough and Moore hail Brian Cox as perfect successor

The renowned physicist and television presenter Brian Cox has been highly praised by two of the BBC's most iconic figures in scientific programming, David Attenborough and the late Patrick Moore. Both have described him as the perfect successor to their legacy, highlighting his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in an engaging and accessible way. His work has been credited with inspiring a new generation of scientists and helping to make science more accessible to the public.

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7. Brian Cox, Keyboard Player for D.Ream, Dies at 56

In the 1990s, Brian Cox achieved fame as the keyboard player for the popular British band D:Ream. The band had a string of hits, including the UK number one single "Things Can Only Get Better" and the top 10 hit "U R the Best Thing". Cox's keyboard playing was a key part of the band's sound, and he was featured prominently on their albums and in their live performances.

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8. Remembering Keyboardist for Dare

In the 1980s, Brian Cox was a keyboard player for the rock band Dare, a band that gained notoriety for their hit singles "Abandon" and "The Raindance". During his time with Dare, Brian Cox was an integral part of the band's sound, providing the melodic and harmonic accompaniment to the band's hard-hitting rock anthems. His keyboard playing was a major factor in the band's success, and his contributions to the band's sound are still remembered fondly by fans of the band today.

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9. Brian Cox - a renowned physicist and broadcaster

Brian Cox is a renowned physicist and broadcaster, having appeared in numerous science programmes for BBC radio and television. His most notable works include In Einstein's Shadow, the BBC Horizon series ("The Six Billion Dollar Experiment", "What on Earth is Wrong with Gravity?", "Do You Know What Time It Is?", and "Can we Make a Star on Earth?"), as well as providing voice-over work for the BBC's Bitesize revision programmes. His work has been highly acclaimed, and he has become a household name in the world of science.

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10. Captivating BBC Physicist

The renowned physicist Brian Cox presented two captivating BBC Two television series in the early 2010s. His first series, Wonders of the Solar System, aired in early 2010 and was a five-part exploration of the wonders of our solar system. This was followed by Wonders of the Universe, a four-part series which began in March 2011 and delved even deeper into the mysteries of the universe. Both series were highly acclaimed and provided viewers with an insightful and entertaining look into the wonders of the cosmos.

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