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.

Science
Technology
101
How opening our eyes, ears and noses can help u...
31 min
102
The psychology of anger
24 min
103
How to beat the winter blues
28 min
104
Why being cynical is harming your health
27 min
105
How to Hack Your Sleep: How not getting enough ...
22 min
106
The genetic evolution and future of humankind
24 min
107
How to Hack Your Sleep: The science of bizarre ...
23 min
108
The fascinating history of science
22 min
109
How to Hack Your Sleep: What to eat to get bett...
21 min
110
How the James Webb Space Telescope is peering d...
21 min
111
How to Hack Your Sleep: Optimising your body clock
23 min
112
How the history of all life on Earth is written...
27 min
113
Don't miss the upcoming How to Hack Your Sleep ...
0 min
114
How to keep your dog calm, safe and happy
22 min
115
When we’ll actually move to Mars
32 min
116
Exploring the diversity of England’s distinctiv...
35 min
117
How listening to our animal minds can help us o...
24 min
118
How to easily trigger your flow state
29 min
119
Why smartphones really aren’t that bad for your...
32 min
120
How changes in our chromosomes could lead to th...
19 min
121
How to think about uncertainty more scientifically
27 min
122
Free will is an illusion. Here’s why
36 min
123
What is toxic positivity, and how can you avoid...
26 min
124
Life as a brain surgeon
29 min
125
The healing power of nature
27 min