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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Inside the brain of a thrill seeker
28 min
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Why we find cuteness so appealing
19 min
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Intrusive thoughts – why we get them and how to...
24 min
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How black holes’ even stranger siblings could b...
26 min
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How to beat burnout
20 min
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Why are the world's plants disappearing – and c...
28 min
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The future of panda conservation
27 min
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Becoming an artist with robotics and AI
25 min
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How the successful return of beavers to UK rive...
28 min
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How learning to fail better can help us to succeed
27 min
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Will we be able to have babies in space?
28 min
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Can AI ever really be ethical?
33 min
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What clean energy will look like after renewables
26 min
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The future of drug discovery
28 min
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Sustainability Special – Why ‘biodegradable’ do...
28 min
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Sustainability Special - The potential of smart...
25 min
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Sustainability Special - Solving the world’s pl...
31 min
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Sustainability Special – How can we make our fo...
33 min
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What mass extinctions can teach us about the fu...
25 min
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Neil DeGrasse Tyson explains the Universe’s gre...
28 min
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The bizarre science of cat behaviour
29 min
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The truth about fasting and time-restricted eating
22 min
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Why we should be doing more to prepare for cont...
35 min
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Busting testosterone myths
20 min
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The Science of De-extinction
25 min