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
Earth is heading for a food emergency. Can we s...
34 min
2
How whales may be using their haunting songs as...
21 min
3
How personalised nutrition is transforming our ...
25 min
4
What we all need to know about menopause
23 min
5
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales on what AI and El...
35 min
6
How psychedelics could kickstart the next menta...
34 min
7
Don't miss the upcoming Future of Food miniseries!
0 min
8
How our bodies are host to mysterious cells tha...
23 min
9
How human consciousness emerged from the fundam...
34 min
10
The hunt for the first stars in the Universe
24 min
11
The weird and wonderful science behind why huma...
28 min
12
The key role psychologists can play in the figh...
36 min
13
The psychology of paranormal experiences
21 min
14
Inside the hunt for life-changing medicines
30 min
15
From asteroids to aliens - how space is threate...
31 min
16
Why we treat our pets and possessions like huma...
21 min
17
How bats became one of the planet’s most succes...
26 min
18
Why penguins are one of the planet’s most uniqu...
22 min
19
Busting the biggest myths in neuroscience
38 min
20
The positive tipping points that can help us so...
24 min
21
How cats became one of our most-loved domestic ...
23 min
22
How the health of the oceans is vital for the h...
30 min
23
The tiny molecules tackling the planet’s bigges...
31 min
24
How to build a healthier, longer-living society
28 min
25
The psychology of making the most of your time
25 min