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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Why your Neanderthal genes may be affecting you...
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How to help your brain thrive in a rapidly chan...
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How to break free from imposter syndrome
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The dawn chorus – why birds sing at the break o...
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How to save the planet’s forests
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How flowers played a key role of the evolution ...
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How chemistry underpins every area of our lives
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How to engage more deeply with the natural world
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You’ve been pooping wrong, but here’s how to fi...
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Why it’s not too late to reverse Earth’s extinc...
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Why gout is on the rise, and how to lower your ...
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How our intimate relationship with animals shap...
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Why our brains struggle to keep up with a rapid...
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Why we need to save ugly, creepy, scary and mis...
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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...
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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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