Instant Genius
Summary
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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How metabolism really affects your health, weight and wellbeing
Feb 23, 2026 ∙ 30min
What faces reveal about us and the societies we live in
Feb 20, 2026 ∙ 31min
How our planet connects to the Solar System around it
Feb 16, 2026 ∙ 31min
How AI could help us create life from scratch
Feb 13, 2026 ∙ 29min
What happens in our brains and bodies when we fall in love
Feb 9, 2026 ∙ 42min