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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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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How neuroscience is reshaping our understanding...
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How to listen to what animals are trying to say
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How widening our palates can help feed, and sav...
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Why not getting enough sleep plays havoc with o...
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How to combat the planet’s growing issue of foo...
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The hidden forces driving the AI bubble
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Earth is heading for a food emergency. Can we s...
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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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