in a response on forum LHCConcerns as quoted by Gia Milinovich (2008-09-06)http://www.giagia.co.uk/2008/09/06/cern-scientists-receive-death-threats
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Skepticism must go hand in hand with rationality. When theories are shown to be false, the correct thing to do is to move on.
— Brian Cox (physicist)
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About Brian Cox (physicist)
Brian Cox (born 3 March 1968, Oldham, Lancashire, England), also known as B. E. Cox, is a particle physicist, a Royal Society research fellow, and a professor at the University of Manchester.
About Brian Cox (physicist)
Brian Cox (born 3 March 1968, Oldham, Lancashire, England), also known as B. E. Cox, is a particle physicist, a Royal Society research fellow, and a professor at the University of Manchester.
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