
See how three writers, three scientists and two broadcasters answering six basic scientific questions, and their answers appear to confirm the arts/science divide.
John O'Farrell Writer
Author, broadcaster and comedy scriptwriter.
Iain Stewart Geologist
Stewart presents a new TV series, Earth: The Biography, this autumn.
Will Self Writer
Novelist, short-story writer, critic and broadcaster.
Susan Greenfield Scientist
Author of several popular science books about the brain.
Kirsty Wark Broadcaster
Political journalist and presenter of BBC2's Newsnight.
Marina Warner Writer
Novelist, critic and cultural historian, in particular of female myths.
Robert Winston Scientist
Human fertility expert and science TV presenter.
Daisy Goodwin TV presenter
TV producer and presenter, editor of several poetry anthologies.
Q: Why does salt dissolve in water?
Q: Roughly how old is the earth?
Q: What happens when you turn on a light?
Q: Is a clone the same as a twin?
Q: Why is the sky blue?
Q: What is the Second Law of Thermodynamics?
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