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