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 walking more is the best thing you can do t...
28 min
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How ultrasound tech could save hedgehogs
32 min
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Why ADHD is so challenging to diagnose
33 min
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Inside the project helping the hard of hearing ...
22 min
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Why your Neanderthal genes may be affecting you...
26 min
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Don't miss the upcoming Science of Sound Minise...
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How to help your brain thrive in a rapidly chan...
39 min
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How to break free from imposter syndrome
28 min
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The dawn chorus – why birds sing at the break o...
23 min
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How to save the planet’s forests
30 min
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How flowers played a key role of the evolution ...
28 min
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How chemistry underpins every area of our lives
31 min
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How to engage more deeply with the natural world
20 min
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You’ve been pooping wrong, but here’s how to fi...
32 min
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Why it’s not too late to reverse Earth’s extinc...
27 min
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Why gout is on the rise, and how to lower your ...
23 min
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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