Instant Genius

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Science #195

Whether you’re curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know in under 30 minutes 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.

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Recent Reviews
  • XXVI
    Always interesting
    The episodes are always interesting
  • Palunargar
    Topics are always relevant and interesting
    I always find the topics very interesting and the interviews are great. It never disappoints!
  • meg0930
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    I really like this podcast and the content however I’m not untested in the deeper dive, I wish you could take a leaf out of the BBC history and split the deeper dive episodes and the main episodes up so you are not inundated with the extra subscription episodes.
  • oliviabaker13
    Engaging, educational, and entertaining! ⭐
    As an aspiring life-long learner, this podcast is a must-listen. The Science Focus team features so many incredible guests. Together with their guests, they take potentially complicated topics and present the information in a fun and engaging way. Definitely recommend listening and subscribing!
  • mandy macmillan
    Hannah N
    The interviewer of the doctor who saved her husband's life from a superbug was an absolute idiot! Why did he find it necessary to giggle throughout the entire interview? Her account was fascinating, he was an annoying distraction.
  • AnnaB68
    Big Bang ep
    Great episode! One piece of advice for the hostess: try not to giggle as a response while your guest is talking. A word, or even silence, is better. Good luck!
  • kateblahblah
    Great
    Sue Biack rocks! She wants to be an afticulated skeleton when she grows up so she can still teach anatomy. 😁
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