# Instant Genius

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Official site: http://www.sciencefocus.com/
Author: Our Media
Episodes: 652

## Resource

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

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## Episodes
- [Why wasps are one of the planet’s most misunderstood insects](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/why-wasps-are-one-of-the-planet-s-most-misunderstood-insects) — 2026-06-18T23:00:00+00:00
- [Why you probably don’t need to be taking dietary supplements](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/why-you-probably-don-t-need-to-be-taking-dietary-supplements) — 2026-06-14T23:00:00+00:00
- [Why this tiny organism is essential for the health of the planet](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/why-this-tiny-organism-is-essential-for-the-health-of-the-planet) — 2026-06-11T23:00:00+00:00
- [What happens in our bodies when our hormones misfire](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/what-happens-in-our-bodies-when-our-hormones-misfire) — 2026-06-07T23:00:00+00:00
- [What we can learn about parenting from the animal kingdom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/what-we-can-learn-about-parenting-from-the-animal-kingdom) — 2026-06-04T23:00:00+00:00
- [Don’t miss the upcoming Nature’s Unsung Heroes miniseries!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/don-t-miss-the-upcoming-nature-s-unsung-heroes-miniseries) — 2026-06-01T23:00:00+00:00
- [Why bisexuality is everywhere](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/why-bisexuality-is-everywhere) — 2026-05-31T23:00:00+00:00
- [The past, present and future of DNA science](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/the-past-present-and-future-of-dna-science) — 2026-05-28T23:00:00+00:00
- [Why ecoacoustics is the future of conservation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/why-ecoacoustics-is-the-future-of-conservation) — 2026-05-24T23:00:00+00:00
- [Unlocking the invisible rainbows of the Universe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/unlocking-the-invisible-rainbows-of-the-universe) — 2026-05-21T23:00:00+00:00
- [Why birdsong is the pop music of the natural world](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/why-birdsong-is-the-pop-music-of-the-natural-world) — 2026-05-17T23:00:00+00:00
- [Why walking more is the best thing you can do to boost your health](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/why-walking-more-is-the-best-thing-you-can-do-to-boost-your-health) — 2026-05-14T23:00:00+00:00
- [How ultrasound tech could save hedgehogs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/how-ultrasound-tech-could-save-hedgehogs) — 2026-05-10T23:00:00+00:00
- [Why ADHD is so challenging to diagnose](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/why-adhd-is-so-challenging-to-diagnose) — 2026-05-07T23:00:00+00:00
- [Inside the project helping the hard of hearing listen to music](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/inside-the-project-helping-the-hard-of-hearing-listen-to-music) — 2026-05-03T23:00:00+00:00
- [Why your Neanderthal genes may be affecting your health](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/why-your-neanderthal-genes-may-be-affecting-your-health) — 2026-04-30T23:00:00+00:00
- [Don't miss the upcoming Science of Sound Miniseries!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/don-t-miss-the-upcoming-science-of-sound-miniseries) — 2026-04-28T23:00:00+00:00
- [How to help your brain thrive in a rapidly changing world](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/how-to-help-your-brain-thrive-in-a-rapidly-changing-world) — 2026-04-26T23:00:00+00:00
- [How to break free from imposter syndrome](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/how-to-break-free-from-imposter-syndrome) — 2026-04-23T23:00:00+00:00
- [The dawn chorus – why birds sing at the break of day](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/the-dawn-chorus-why-birds-sing-at-the-break-of-day) — 2026-04-19T23:00:00+00:00
- [How to save the planet’s forests](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/how-to-save-the-planet-s-forests) — 2026-04-16T23:00:00+00:00
- [How flowers played a key role of the evolution of life on Earth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/how-flowers-played-a-key-role-of-the-evolution-of-life-on-earth) — 2026-04-12T23:00:00+00:00
- [How chemistry underpins every area of our lives](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/how-chemistry-underpins-every-area-of-our-lives) — 2026-04-09T23:00:00+00:00
- [How to engage more deeply with the natural world](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/how-to-engage-more-deeply-with-the-natural-world) — 2026-04-05T23:00:00+00:00
- [You’ve been pooping wrong, but here’s how to fix it](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-genius-226559/you-ve-been-pooping-wrong-but-here-s-how-to-fix-it) — 2026-04-02T23:00:00+00:00

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