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 our intimate relationship with animals shap...
29 min
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Why our brains struggle to keep up with a rapid...
30 min
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Why we need to save ugly, creepy, scary and mis...
32 min
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How we look at the Universe with a radio
39 min
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The best ways to spot a liar
33 min
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Why understanding what makes us hungry is key t...
39 min
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How to slash your dementia risk in 12 weeks
31 min
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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...
26 min
60
What faces reveal about us and the societies we...
28 min
61
How our planet connects to the Solar System aro...
26 min
62
How AI could help us create life from scratch
25 min
63
What happens in our brains and bodies when we f...
37 min
64
Why gradual change is the true driving force of...
29 min
65
Why we need to rethink our concept of evil
33 min
66
The hidden ways the Internet and social media a...
29 min
67
How to break free from the negative cycle of ov...
33 min
68
How paleoartists bring dinosaurs to life
32 min
69
Why mental resilience is a skill we can all learn
23 min
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The hidden scoring systems running our lives
33 min
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How to beat burnout in an increasingly fast-pac...
34 min
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Why your next best friend may be an AI
31 min
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How the arts can keep our bodies and brains hea...
25 min
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Why social connection is vital for our health a...
34 min
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Why the new era of life-saving drugs starts wit...
30 min