Instant Genius
Whether you’re curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know with Instant Genius. The team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine talk to world-leading experts to bring you a bite-sized masterclass on a new subject each week.
New episodes are released every Monday and Friday and you can subscribe to Instant Genius on Apple Podcasts to access all new episodes ad-free and all old episodes of Instant Genius Extra.
Watch full episodes of Instant Genius on BBC Science Focus Magazine's YouTube channel.
1
What contraception is doing to our bodies – and...
36 min
2
How to hack your brain to make better decisions
31 min
3
How to actually see the Northern lights
26 min
4
Why a healthy ocean is vital for the survival o...
28 min
5
Food science: Why fermentation is the future of...
19 min
6
The science behind the stunning phenomenon of t...
22 min
7
Food Science: How to become an expert baker thr...
26 min
8
The biggest unsolved mysteries of the quantum r...
21 min
9
Food Science: The fascinating science of cheese...
31 min
10
How birds’ bizarre mating rituals have played a...
28 min
11
Food Science: How eating chocolate boosts your ...
19 min
12
Why OCD is a serious, debilitating mental condi...
23 min
13
How truth and honesty are key to tackling the c...
28 min
14
How to combat uncertainty in a post-truth world
23 min
15
How AI is helping us to understand how our brai...
21 min
16
What our coastlines can tell us about the plane...
28 min
17
How to see through misleading numbers and stati...
38 min
18
Prostate cancer: What is it and why is it so of...
33 min
19
Don't miss the upcoming Food Science miniseries!
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20
What meteorites tell us about life on Earth and...
23 min
21
How psychology can help us see through propaganda
26 min
22
How psychology can help us unlock the power of ...
30 min
23
How science is tackling one of the most common ...
22 min
24
How our brains create our sense of self
30 min
25
How body image pressures lead to steroid use
23 min