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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Science
Technology
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Why gradual change is the true driving force of...
29 min
52
Why we need to rethink our concept of evil
33 min
53
The hidden ways the Internet and social media a...
29 min
54
How to break free from the negative cycle of ov...
33 min
55
How paleoartists bring dinosaurs to life
32 min
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Why mental resilience is a skill we can all learn
23 min
57
The hidden scoring systems running our lives
33 min
58
How to beat burnout in an increasingly fast-pac...
34 min
59
Why your next best friend may be an AI
31 min
60
How the arts can keep our bodies and brains hea...
25 min
61
Why social connection is vital for our health a...
34 min
62
Why the new era of life-saving drugs starts wit...
30 min
63
How to beat the alarming increase in childhood ...
20 min
64
Our Universe could be trapped inside a black ho...
41 min
65
The real story behind Jurassic Park’s most cont...
28 min
66
How neuroscience is reshaping our understanding...
36 min
67
How to listen to what animals are trying to say
32 min
68
How widening our palates can help feed, and sav...
26 min
69
Why not getting enough sleep plays havoc with o...
21 min
70
How to combat the planet’s growing issue of foo...
28 min
71
The hidden forces driving the AI bubble
51 min
72
Earth is heading for a food emergency. Can we s...
34 min
73
How whales may be using their haunting songs as...
21 min
74
How personalised nutrition is transforming our ...
25 min
75
What we all need to know about menopause
23 min