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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What happens in your body when you eat
25 min
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How to combat flooding
27 min
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How belonging to tribes shapes our culture
39 min
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The science of manipulation
27 min
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How the internet shaped how we speak
26 min
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Feeding the world’s growing population
19 min
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How extinction can protect future animals
28 min
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How opening our eyes, ears and noses can help u...
31 min
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The psychology of anger
24 min
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How to beat the winter blues
28 min
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Why being cynical is harming your health
27 min
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How to Hack Your Sleep: How not getting enough ...
22 min
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The genetic evolution and future of humankind
24 min
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How to Hack Your Sleep: The science of bizarre ...
23 min
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The fascinating history of science
22 min
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How to Hack Your Sleep: What to eat to get bett...
21 min
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How the James Webb Space Telescope is peering d...
21 min
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How to Hack Your Sleep: Optimising your body clock
23 min
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How the history of all life on Earth is written...
27 min
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Don't miss the upcoming How to Hack Your Sleep ...
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How to keep your dog calm, safe and happy
22 min
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When we’ll actually move to Mars
32 min
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Exploring the diversity of England’s distinctiv...
35 min
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How listening to our animal minds can help us o...
24 min
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How to easily trigger your flow state
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