Top honour for science star

Professor Brian Cox OBE

OLDHAM-BORN professor Brian Cox has received a prestigious award for his contribution to science.

The 44 year old, best known as the presenter of BBC Two series “Wonders of the Solar System” is this year’s recipient of the Royal Society’s Michael Faraday Prize - a silver medal and £2,500.

He said: “Thanks to everyone who offered congrats on my Royal Society Faraday Award. Joining (previous winners) Jim Al-Khalili (a scientist and author) and Marcus du Sautoy (a mathematician and TV presenter) can’t be bad!”

The Michael Faraday Prize is awarded each year to a scientist or engineer who has managed to explain a scientific subject or concept to a wide audience.

President of the Royal Society Sir Paul Nurse said: “The recipients of the Society’s awards and medals this year represent the best of the best in science yet again. We’re very pleased to be able to recognise them in this way and highlight the important work they are doing.”


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