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 a bite-sized masterclass 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 whales may be using their haunting songs as...
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How personalised nutrition is transforming our ...
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What we all need to know about menopause
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Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales on what AI and El...
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How psychedelics could kickstart the next menta...
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Don't miss the upcoming Future of Food miniseries!
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How our bodies are host to mysterious cells tha...
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How human consciousness emerged from the fundam...
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The hunt for the first stars in the Universe
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The weird and wonderful science behind why huma...
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The key role psychologists can play in the figh...
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The psychology of paranormal experiences
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Inside the hunt for life-changing medicines
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From asteroids to aliens - how space is threate...
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Why we treat our pets and possessions like huma...
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How bats became one of the planet’s most succes...
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Why penguins are one of the planet’s most uniqu...
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Busting the biggest myths in neuroscience
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The positive tipping points that can help us so...
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How cats became one of our most-loved domestic ...
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How the health of the oceans is vital for the h...
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The tiny molecules tackling the planet’s bigges...
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How to build a healthier, longer-living society
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The psychology of making the most of your time
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How to overcome fear, according to a neuroscien...
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