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 look at the Universe with a radio
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The best ways to spot a liar
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Why understanding what makes us hungry is key t...
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How to slash your dementia risk in 12 weeks
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Why connecting with others is vital for our men...
34 min
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How metabolism really affects your health, weig...
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What faces reveal about us and the societies we...
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How our planet connects to the Solar System aro...
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How AI could help us create life from scratch
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What happens in our brains and bodies when we f...
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Why gradual change is the true driving force of...
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Why we need to rethink our concept of evil
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The hidden ways the Internet and social media a...
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How to break free from the negative cycle of ov...
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How paleoartists bring dinosaurs to life
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Why mental resilience is a skill we can all learn
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The hidden scoring systems running our lives
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How to beat burnout in an increasingly fast-pac...
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Why your next best friend may be an AI
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How the arts can keep our bodies and brains hea...
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Why social connection is vital for our health a...
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Why the new era of life-saving drugs starts wit...
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How to beat the alarming increase in childhood ...
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Our Universe could be trapped inside a black ho...
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The real story behind Jurassic Park’s most cont...
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