Do You Believe There Was Nothing Before The Big Bang?

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What is the Nature of Dark Energy?

With the help of Robin Ince, Professor Brian Cox tackles more audience questions. He talks about the biggest question in physics, the nature of dark energy, running about with poles light years in length, climate change and winding up flat earthers. This week's questions come fro ...  Show more

Do You Believe There Was Nothing Before The Big Bang?

In episode 2 Brian and Robin are joined by a very special guest, fellow particle physicist and Brian's regular co-author, Professor Jeff Forshaw. Recorded live from the shows in Preston and Reading they tackle questions of dark energy, the weight of the world, staring out of a bl ...  Show more

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