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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. 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

Latest episodeWhy our brains crave answers and the psychology of explanationOctober 30, 2026 · 32 min

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Latest episodes

1. Why our brains crave answers and the psychology of explanationOctober 30, 2026 · 32 min
2. Why our online lives are making us sick and how to fix itOctober 26, 2026 · 38 min
3. Why tuning into your body’s natural rhythms is the key to productivityOctober 22, 2026 · 43 min
4. How maths underpins almost every aspect of our livesOctober 18, 2026 · 34 min
5. Why bogs are one of the planet’s most undervalued ecosystemsOctober 15, 2026 · 34 min
6. Why leaves are one of nature’s most versatile creationsOctober 11, 2026 · 35 min
7. How to make buildings without harming the EarthOctober 8, 2026 · 33 min
8. Why humans are wired to appreciate beautyOctober 4, 2026 · 39 min
9. How safety engineers test everyday products to destructionOctober 1, 2026 · 40 min
10. Why we need to be taking asthma more seriouslySeptember 27, 2026 · 26 min

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