Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested
Why wasps are one of the planet’s most misunderstood insects
- Duration seconds
- 1875
Podcast
Instant Genius
- Author
- Our Media
- Feed episode count
- 652
- Official site
- http://www.sciencefocus.com/
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 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. Follow us on X: @SFIGPod
Episodes
Jun 14, 2026 · not_requested
Why you probably don’t need to be taking dietary supplements
- Duration seconds
- 1941
Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested
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- Duration seconds
- 2161
Jun 7, 2026 · not_requested
What happens in our bodies when our hormones misfire
- Duration seconds
- 1944
Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested
What we can learn about parenting from the animal kingdom
- Duration seconds
- 1679
Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested
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- Duration seconds
- 46
May 31, 2026 · not_requested
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- Duration seconds
- 2038
May 28, 2026 · not_requested
The past, present and future of DNA science
- Duration seconds
- 2126
May 24, 2026 · not_requested
Why ecoacoustics is the future of conservation
- Duration seconds
- 1534
May 21, 2026 · not_requested
Unlocking the invisible rainbows of the Universe
- Duration seconds
- 2454
May 17, 2026 · not_requested
Why birdsong is the pop music of the natural world
- Duration seconds
- 1494
May 14, 2026 · not_requested
Why walking more is the best thing you can do to boost your health
- Duration seconds
- 1917
May 10, 2026 · not_requested
How ultrasound tech could save hedgehogs
- Duration seconds
- 2180
May 7, 2026 · not_requested
Why ADHD is so challenging to diagnose
- Duration seconds
- 2213
May 3, 2026 · not_requested
Inside the project helping the hard of hearing listen to music
- Duration seconds
- 1568
Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested
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- Duration seconds
- 1793
Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested
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- Duration seconds
- 30
Apr 26, 2026 · not_requested
How to help your brain thrive in a rapidly changing world
- Duration seconds
- 2612
Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested
How to break free from imposter syndrome
- Duration seconds
- 1947
Apr 19, 2026 · not_requested
The dawn chorus – why birds sing at the break of day
- Duration seconds
- 1657
Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested
How to save the planet’s forests
- Duration seconds
- 2036
Apr 12, 2026 · not_requested
How flowers played a key role of the evolution of life on Earth
- Duration seconds
- 1939
Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested
How chemistry underpins every area of our lives
- Duration seconds
- 2115
Apr 5, 2026 · not_requested
How to engage more deeply with the natural world
- Duration seconds
- 1465
Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested
You’ve been pooping wrong, but here’s how to fix it
- Duration seconds
- 2166