New Scientist recommends Brian Cox's new series, Solar System | New Scientist

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week

By Catherine de Lange

16 October 2024

Nick Gaven/BBC Studios

I have to confess, I struggle to watch science documentaries these days – I prefer a bit of escapism from work. But one series I will definitely be tuning in to is the BBC’s Solar System, presented by Brian Cox (pictured above).

I didn’t watch Cox’s first series on this topic, made 15 years ago, but this latest is well timed. There are currently around 40 probes out there exploring our planetary neighbours, sending back incredible new insights.

I got to watch one episode, Volcano Worlds, at a screening at London’s Science Museum. Cox kept his feet on the…

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