Queen guitarist Brian May hands Brian Cox science medal
Astrophysicist Brian May, the Queen guitarist, gave physicist Brian Cox the Stephen Hawking Medal at the STARMUS event in London. The award recognises Cox's work making complex science understandable to audiences worldwide.
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What happened
Queen guitarist and astrophysicist Brian May presented physicist and broadcaster Brian Cox with the Stephen Hawking Medal at the STARMUS event in London. STARMUS co-founder Garik Israelian joined the presentation. The medal recognises Cox's work communicating complex science to audiences worldwide.
Why it matters
The medal honours Cox's efforts to make difficult science understandable to people around the world.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 9:30 AM ET: Brian May presents Brian Cox with the Stephen Hawking Medal at STARMUS in London.
- Oct 14, 1:14 AM ET: Cox is confirmed as the recipient of the 2026 Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication.
Coverage
- Brian Cox awarded 2026 Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication (Euronews)
- Brian May Presents Brian Cox With Stephen Hawking Medal As STARMUS Brings Science And Music Together (thatericalper.com)
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