Episodes: 22
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: United Kingdom
YouTube: 47.1k subscribers
Instagram: 84.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
aquestionofscience@bbc.co.uk
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Professor Brian Cox - Professor Brian Cox is a physicist and prominent science broadcaster known for making complex scientific ideas accessible to general audiences. He hosts a live, audience-question-led format that em...
Helen Sharman - Ancient DNA And Interpretation Of Past Populations; How Reliable Ancient DNA Is; Diversity And Survival; Public Understanding Of Shared Genetic Material.
Adam Rutherford - Ancient DNA And Questions About How Far Back DNA Can Reveal History; Accuracy And Interpretation Limits In Ancient Dna; Genetic Diversity In Early Humans; Genetic Code Comparisons.
Rory Cellan-Jones - How AI Is Entering Medicine And Reproduction-related Decision-making; Broader Implications Of Sequencing And Ai-driven Choices In Fertility Contexts.
Jeanette Winterson - Bioethics And Implications Of New Fertility Technologies (e.g., AI In Embryo Selection; Emerging Reproductive Options).
Giles Yeo - Fertility Topics Including Sperm Count And The Relationship Between Diet, Nutrition, And Reproductive Health; Evidence Surrounding Diet And Exposures.
How is AI transforming medicine?
October 07, 2026
How is AI revolutionising medicine and drug discovery and could it really improve diagnosis and treatment for everyone? Could the role of doctors and nurses change forever, with AI taking care of admin and analysis at the touch of a button? Can we trust it to safeguard our health and our personal data – and who gets to control it? Join a panel of experts as they answer your questions and explore how AI is rapidly changing medicine and healthcare, now and in the future....
A Question of Science Series 2 - Coming Soon...
May 06, 2026
A Question of Science is back - with free tickets to live recordings available now! Join Professor Brian Cox in person and put your questions to a panel of leading scientists and experts on a huge range of topics. We’ll be exploring how A.I. is changing medicine, what’s really happening inside the teenage brain, how can science help save our oceans, beat superbugs, tackle addiction, and what elite sport science can teach us about human strength and endurance. The series is b...
Ancient Egyptian DNA, Cheddar Man and wolves as pets
April 01, 2026
Professor Brian Cox takes a deeper dive into the science of ancient DNA, with two experts returning to answer more of your questions. How far can we go back in time using DNA? How accurate is ancient DNA when it comes to understanding our past? Why was diversity in DNA vital for the survival of early humans? Do we really share 60% of our genetic code with bananas?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Question of Science is hosted by Professor Brian Cox. Its publicly listed email is aquestionofscience@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for A Question of Science: aquestionofscience@bbc.co.uk.
Podseeker estimates A Question of Science reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
A Question of Science typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Top-tier scientists and subject-matter experts with strong public communication; commonly include academic leaders (e.g., research/clinical experts), established science communicators (broadcasters/journalists), and prominent public intellectuals/writers with scientific relevance. Common among recent guests: Leading research contributions in a field (academia/clinical/research institutions); Recognized public science communication (books, major media presence, awards); Membership/leadership in high-profile science organizations. Recent guests include Helen Sharman, Adam Rutherford, and Rory Cellan-Jones.
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
Recent episodes cover Science, Medicine, Genetics, Climate, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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