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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Simple ways to overcome imposter syndrome
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Global heatwave: Could our taps soon run dry?
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How loneliness can affect your health, and what...
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The Mysteries of the Octopus, with Prof David S...
36 min
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Why touch is our most misunderstood sense, with...
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Allergies, with Theresa MacPhail
25 min
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The argument for a four-day workweek, with Alex...
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The intriguing science of phages, with Tom Ireland
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The race to bury nuclear waste in hidden bunker...
32 min
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How mental imagery training could boost your mo...
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The fascinating chemistry of fermentation, with...
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How to Retire in Good Health, with Tania Wiseman
29 min
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The psychology of why we feel ghostly presences...
29 min
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How to spot a narcissist, with Dr Erica Hepper
34 min
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Solving the UK’s water pollution problem, with ...
25 min
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Why perfectionism is on the rise and how we can...
31 min
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The hidden ways ocean currents change our world...
29 min
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Inside the mind of a dog, with Prof Alexandra H...
29 min
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Breasts, with Dr Philippa Kaye
31 min
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Time travel, with Lawrence Krauss
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Body language myths, with Prof Geoff Beattie
29 min
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AI’s fight to understand creativity, with Ahmed...
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How to boost your creativity, with Hilde Ostby
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Ultra-processed Food with Dr Chris van Tulleken
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How the battle for space will change the world,...
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