Professor Julia Higgins discusses Michael Faraday • 2018 • episode "S1E6" • People of Science with Brian Cox

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President of the Institute of Physics Professor Julia Higgins explores the life and work of Michael Faraday and how his curiosity and passion for communicating science inspires her.

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People of Science with Brian Cox • 2018 • 6 episodes •

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President of the Institute of Physics Professor Julia Higgins explores the life and work of Michael Faraday and how his curiosity and passion for communicating science inspires her.

2018 • Science

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