Brian Cox — Questions and answers

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What is Professor Brian Cox's special gift that helps him talk about science?

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  1. Building giant rockets that fly to the moon.
  2. Bridging the profound with the poetic to explain science. ✓
  3. Discovering brand new planets every day.
  4. Making delicious cookies for scientists.

Answer: Bridging the profound with the poetic to explain science.

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Where did Brian Cox work as a research fellow, studying tiny particles?

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  1. At a giant observatory in space.
  2. In a magical science castle.
  3. At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. ✓
  4. At a school for young scientists.

Answer: At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.

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What is Brian Cox's biggest special talent, besides his science work?

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  1. His ability to make telescopes from scratch.
  2. His amazing ability to inspire other people. ✓
  3. His talent for finding hidden planets.
  4. His skill at inventing new rocket fuel.

Answer: His amazing ability to inspire other people.

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According to Brian Cox, who should try to understand physics and astronomy?

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  1. Only people who work in space.
  2. Only very old scientists.
  3. Everyone who wants to understand their place in the universe. ✓
  4. Only people who build robots.

Answer: Everyone who wants to understand their place in the universe.

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