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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 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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Latest Episodes:

Future of artificial intelligence, with Kate Darling Aug 22, 2022

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Dr Kate Darling, a researcher specialising in human-robot interaction at the MIT Media Lab talks to us about artificial intelligence and tells us why we don’t need to worry about a robot uprising.

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Life on Mars, with Lewis Dartnell Aug 18, 2022

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Lewis Dartnell, an astrobiologist and research scientist and the University of Westminster, explains what we might find in the search for life on Mars.

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What has caused the heatwave and drought, with Prof Dann Mitchell Aug 14, 2022

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Prof Dann Mitchell, a climate scientist at the University of Bristol, reveals what has caused the current heatwave and drought, and what the future outlook could be.

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Drought, with Kevin Hiscock Aug 11, 2022

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Kevin Hiscock, a professor of environmental sciences at the University of East Anglia, unpacks the problems the UK is facing with drought and how to tackle them.

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Instant Genius Update Aug 07, 2022

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We are now giving you double Instant Genius each week! From Monday 8th August 2022 you'll get a new episode from us every Monday and Friday. For those subscribed via Apple Podcasts Subscription service you will now receive all new Instant Genius episodes completely ad free.

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Seashells with Dr Helen Scales Aug 07, 2022

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Marine biologist, broadcaster and author Dr Helen Scales tells us all about seashells, where to find them, and what they can reveal about their inhabitants.

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Inside the mind of a bee, with Prof Lars Chittka Jul 31, 2022

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How smart can an insect be? Lars Chittka, a professor of sensory and behavioural ecology and Queen Mary, University of London unpacks the incredible depth of intelligence exquisitely packed into the mind of a bee.

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.

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Deepfakes, with Sam Gregory Jul 25, 2022

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Technologist Sam Gregory explains what deepfakes are and why they have seen a sudden rise.

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The evolution of human childhood, with Dr Brenna Hassett Jul 17, 2022

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Anthropologist Brenna Hassett, author of Growing Up Human, explains why our super-long childhood is so weird compared to the rest of the animal kingdom.

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The science of crabs, with Peter Davie Jul 10, 2022

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Marine ecologist Peter Davie, author of Crabs: A Global Natural History, tells us about the biology and behaviour of these crustaceans.

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