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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The hunt for the first stars in the Universe
24 min
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The weird and wonderful science behind why huma...
28 min
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The key role psychologists can play in the figh...
36 min
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The psychology of paranormal experiences
21 min
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Inside the hunt for life-changing medicines
30 min
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From asteroids to aliens - how space is threate...
31 min
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Why we treat our pets and possessions like huma...
21 min
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How bats became one of the planet’s most succes...
26 min
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Why penguins are one of the planet’s most uniqu...
22 min
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Busting the biggest myths in neuroscience
38 min
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The positive tipping points that can help us so...
24 min
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How cats became one of our most-loved domestic ...
23 min
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How the health of the oceans is vital for the h...
30 min
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The tiny molecules tackling the planet’s bigges...
31 min
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How to build a healthier, longer-living society
28 min
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The psychology of making the most of your time
25 min
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How to overcome fear, according to a neuroscien...
30 min
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How connecting with nature can help neurodiverg...
32 min
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The science behind PMS, and how to beat it
32 min
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How the world needs to adapt to a changing climate
30 min
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How humans learned to speak and why
31 min
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The biggest unsolved mysteries in cosmology
34 min
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The hidden ways money has shaped human civilisa...
28 min
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A neuroscientist’s guide to living with dementia
29 min
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The hidden life in the air we breathe
29 min