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 two bite-sized masterclasses 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.
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Why this tiny organism is essential for the hea...
32 min
2
What happens in our bodies when our hormones mi...
28 min
3
What we can learn about parenting from the anim...
24 min
4
Don’t miss the upcoming Nature’s Unsung Heroes ...
0 min
5
Why bisexuality is everywhere
30 min
6
The past, present and future of DNA science
31 min
7
Why ecoacoustics is the future of conservation
21 min
8
Unlocking the invisible rainbows of the Universe
37 min
9
Why birdsong is the pop music of the natural world
21 min
10
Why walking more is the best thing you can do t...
28 min
11
How ultrasound tech could save hedgehogs
32 min
12
Why ADHD is so challenging to diagnose
33 min
13
Inside the project helping the hard of hearing ...
22 min
14
Why your Neanderthal genes may be affecting you...
26 min
15
Don't miss the upcoming Science of Sound Minise...
0 min
16
How to help your brain thrive in a rapidly chan...
39 min
17
How to break free from imposter syndrome
28 min
18
The dawn chorus – why birds sing at the break o...
23 min
19
How to save the planet’s forests
30 min
20
How flowers played a key role of the evolution ...
28 min
21
How chemistry underpins every area of our lives
31 min
22
How to engage more deeply with the natural world
20 min
23
You’ve been pooping wrong, but here’s how to fi...
32 min
24
Why it’s not too late to reverse Earth’s extinc...
27 min
25
Why gout is on the rise, and how to lower your ...
23 min