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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Science
Technology
276
Can AI ever really be ethical?
33 min
277
What clean energy will look like after renewables
26 min
278
The future of drug discovery
28 min
279
Sustainability Special – Why ‘biodegradable’ do...
28 min
280
Sustainability Special - The potential of smart...
25 min
281
Sustainability Special - Solving the world’s pl...
31 min
282
Sustainability Special – How can we make our fo...
33 min
283
What mass extinctions can teach us about the fu...
25 min
284
Neil DeGrasse Tyson explains the Universe’s gre...
28 min
285
The bizarre science of cat behaviour
29 min
286
The truth about fasting and time-restricted eating
22 min
287
Why we should be doing more to prepare for cont...
35 min
288
Busting testosterone myths
20 min
289
The Science of De-extinction
25 min
290
How science can help you make better decisions
28 min
291
How dementia affects the brain, and how we’ll o...
24 min
292
How AI is changing the world of scams
25 min
293
How False Memories can trick your mind
40 min
294
What we’re all getting wrong about ADHD
30 min
295
The new world of AI relationships, with Marco D...
25 min
296
Why the next gold rush is happening at the bott...
30 min
297
Weight loss: What actually works?
31 min
298
Simple ways to overcome imposter syndrome
31 min
299
Global heatwave: Could our taps soon run dry?
28 min
300
How loneliness can affect your health, and what...
36 min