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.

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Technology
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Aphantasia: How people with no mind’s eye see t...
27 min
227
The truth about bodyfat
24 min
228
Can we predict the future of the climate?
27 min
229
The strange science of near-death experiences
21 min
230
How AI is going to transform the classroom
34 min
231
Chris Packham wants you to be a scientist – and...
35 min
232
How using science can make you a better cook
32 min
233
Inside the brain of a thrill seeker
28 min
234
Why we find cuteness so appealing
19 min
235
Intrusive thoughts – why we get them and how to...
24 min
236
How black holes’ even stranger siblings could b...
26 min
237
How to beat burnout
20 min
238
Why are the world's plants disappearing – and c...
28 min
239
The future of panda conservation
27 min
240
Becoming an artist with robotics and AI
25 min
241
How the successful return of beavers to UK rive...
28 min
242
How learning to fail better can help us to succeed
27 min
243
Will we be able to have babies in space?
28 min
244
Can AI ever really be ethical?
33 min
245
What clean energy will look like after renewables
26 min
246
The future of drug discovery
28 min
247
Sustainability Special – Why ‘biodegradable’ do...
28 min
248
Sustainability Special - The potential of smart...
25 min
249
Sustainability Special - Solving the world’s pl...
31 min
250
Sustainability Special – How can we make our fo...
33 min