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.
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1
How we define intelligent life
25 min
2
Exploring Darwin’s ideas through a queer lens
32 min
3
On the frontlines of our fight against dementia
26 min
4
Why the search for life on Mars is far from over
30 min
5
Why rediscovering simple pleasures may be the k...
29 min
6
Why human urine may be our most untapped natura...
22 min
7
How new technology can change our emotional liv...
25 min
8
The birth, evolution and future of microchips
25 min
9
What we can learn from music’s ability to evoke...
22 min
10
Why the liver is the body’s most misunderstood ...
26 min
11
Why this common women’s health condition is so ...
38 min
12
The miraculous healing ability of our brains
30 min
13
How parasites play a vital role as caretakers o...
37 min
14
How to keep your body younger for longer
27 min
15
Why wasps are one of the planet’s most misunder...
27 min
16
Why you probably don’t need to be taking dietar...
28 min
17
Why this tiny organism is essential for the hea...
32 min
18
What happens in our bodies when our hormones mi...
28 min
19
What we can learn about parenting from the anim...
24 min
20
Don’t miss the upcoming Nature’s Unsung Heroes ...
0 min
21
Why bisexuality is everywhere
30 min
22
The past, present and future of DNA science
31 min
23
Why ecoacoustics is the future of conservation
21 min
24
Unlocking the invisible rainbows of the Universe
37 min
25
Why birdsong is the pop music of the natural world
21 min