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 brains create our sense of self
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How body image pressures lead to steroid use
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Healthy Start: How small behavioural changes he...
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How music therapy can heal our bodies and brains
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Healthy Start: How taking up new hobbies can bo...
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How science can help us tackle racism
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Healthy Start: How to cut down your social medi...
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Why smell is our most underrated sense
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Healthy Start: How to make goals and stick to them
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The power of optimism
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What happens in your body when you eat
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How to combat flooding
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How belonging to tribes shapes our culture
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The science of manipulation
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How the internet shaped how we speak
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Feeding the world’s growing population
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How extinction can protect future animals
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How opening our eyes, ears and noses can help u...
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The psychology of anger
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How to beat the winter blues
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