Professor Julia Higgins discusses Michael Faraday • 2018 • episode "6/6" • 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.

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

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