Instant Genius

Instant Genius

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Instant Genius episodes

  • Dog behaviour, with Mat Ward

    Mat Ward, author of What Dogs Want, debunks the myths of dog behaviour, and explains how to get your pup ready for your return to the office.


    Once you’ve mastered the basics with Instant Genius, dive deeper with Instant Genius Extra, where you’ll find longer, richer discussions about the most exciting ideas in the world of science and technology. Only available on Apple Podcasts.


    Produced by the team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine. Visit our website: sciencefocus.com


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    35 min
  • Health hacks, with Dr Michael Mosley

    Dr Michael Mosley, host of the podcast Just One Thing, explains the simple lifestyle changes we can all make to improve our health and wellbeing.


    Once you’ve mastered the basics with Instant Genius, dive deeper with Instant Genius Extra, where you’ll find longer, richer discussions about the most exciting ideas in the world of science and technology. Only available on Apple Podcasts.


    Produced by the team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine. Visit our website: sciencefocus.com


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    34 min
  • UK wildlife, with Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin

    The presenters of Autumnwatch and Chris and Meg's Wild Summer tell us about all the different types of wildlife you can see right here in the UK.


    Once you’ve mastered the basics with Instant Genius, dive deeper with Instant Genius Extra, where you’ll find longer, richer discussions about the most exciting ideas in the world of science and technology. Only available on Apple Podcasts.


    Produced by the team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine. Visit our website: sciencefocus.com


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    35 min
  • Psychology of evil, with Dr Julia Shaw

    Criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw tells us how false memories can sway a trial and whether evil truly exists.


    Once you’ve mastered the basics with Instant Genius, dive deeper with Instant Genius Extra, where you’ll find longer, richer discussions about the most exciting ideas in the world of science and technology. Only available on Apple Podcasts.


    Produced by the team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine. Visit our website: sciencefocus.com


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    38 min
  • Mental Shortcuts, with Prof Marcus du Sautoy

    Professor of mathematics Marcus du Sautoy reveals how thinking like a mathematician can help you make better decisions in all aspects of life.


    Once you’ve mastered the basics with Instant Genius, dive deeper with Instant Genius Extra, where you’ll find longer, richer discussions about the most exciting ideas in the world of science and technology. Only available on Apple Podcasts.


    Produced by the team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine. Visit our website: sciencefocus.com


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    37 min
  • Endangered foods, with Dan Saladino

    Food journalist Dan Saladino tells us all about endangered foods, and what we could stand to lose if these foods disappear.


    Once you’ve mastered the basics with Instant Genius, dive deeper with Instant Genius Extra, where you’ll find longer, richer discussions about the most exciting ideas in the world of science and technology. Only available on Apple Podcasts.


    Produced by the team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine. Visit our website: sciencefocus.com


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    32 min
  • Poisons, with Dr Raychelle Burks

    Chemist Dr Raychelle Burks tells us all about poisons, from how to tell what substance was used, to whether there are any poisons that are undetectable.


    Once you’ve mastered the basics with Instant Genius, dive deeper with Instant Genius Extra, where you’ll find longer, richer discussions about the most exciting ideas in the world of science and technology. Only available on Apple Podcasts.


    Produced by the team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine. Visit our website: sciencefocus.com


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    33 min
  • The nature of time, with Colin Stuart

    Astronomy author and speaker Colin Stuart explains why time has an arrow, its intimate relationship with space, and why it's impossible to go back in time and kill Hitler.


    Once you’ve mastered the basics with Instant Genius, dive deeper with Instant Genius Extra, where you’ll find longer, richer discussions about the most exciting ideas in the world of science and technology. Only available on Apple Podcasts.


    Produced by the team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine. Visit our website: sciencefocus.com


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    31 min
  • CRISPR, with Prof Fyodor Urnov

    Prof Fyodor Urnov tells us how CRISPR is already changing the lives of people with genetic disorders, and why it’s essential that gene editing therapies are accessible to all.


    Once you’ve mastered the basics with Instant Genius, dive deeper with Instant Genius Extra, where you’ll find longer, richer discussions about the most exciting ideas in the world of science and technology. Only available on Apple Podcasts.


    Produced by the team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine. Visit our website: sciencefocus.com


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    33 min
  • Science denial, with Lee McIntyre

    Lee tells us about why science denial is on the rise, from flat-Earthers to anti-vaxxers, and where conspiracy theories come from in the first place.


    Once you’ve mastered the basics with Instant Genius, dive deeper with Instant Genius Extra, where you’ll find longer, richer discussions about the most exciting ideas in the world of science and technology. Only available on Apple Podcasts.


    Produced by the team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine. Visit our website: sciencefocus.com


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    34 min

About Instant Genius

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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.

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