Instant Genius Podcast
From the creators ofBBC科学重点,Instant Geniusis a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. With each episode, a different world-leading expert will help you understand the latest ideas and research in the world of science and tech. We want to make you an expert in everything.
Solving the world’s plastic pollution problem
How widespread plastic pollution is – and what we can do to finally tackle the problem.
How can we make our food more secure?
Prof Tim Benton, research director at Chatham House, explains how our food sources impacts the planet.
What mass extinctions can teach us about the future of life on Earth
Inside the surprising and numerous mass extinctions in our planet's history.
Instant Genius Podcast |Neil DeGrasse Tyson explains the Universe’s greatest mysteries
What’s beyond our Universe? Will time travel ever be possible? And what might aliens look like? The acclaimed astrophysicist answers all.
The bizarre science of cat behaviour
Why our feline friends may be much more intelligent than you'd think.
The truth about fasting and time-restricted eating
We break down the biggest myths of the fat-loss trend.
为什么我们应该做更多的prepare for contact with alien civilisations
Have we already observed alien technology travelling through space?
The biggest testosterone myths, busted
We debunk the many mistruths surrounding this often misunderstood hormone.
The science of de-extinction
Inside the company attempting to resurrect the woolly mammoth.
How science can help you make better decisions
The simple, research-backed steps to making superior choices in your life.
How dementia affects the brain, and how we’ll one day beat it
The different types of dementia, how they progress and the latest thinking on how we can beat the disease once and for all.
How AI is changing the world of scams
Scammers can now create audio deepfakes of your friends and family.
How false memories can trick your mind
Why everyone has them – and how to implant a false memory into somebody's mind.
What we’re all getting wrong about ADHD
The biggest myths and unknowns of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The new world of AI relationships, with Marco Dehnert
Artificial intelligence is acting as people’s friends, mentors and even romantic partners. Should we be worried?
Why the next gold rush is happening at the bottom of the ocean
Inside the race to mine underwater mountains.
Instant Genius Podcast |Weight loss: What actually works?
Here's what actually happens in your body during a calorie deficit.
Instant Genius Podcast |How to overcome imposter syndrome
The psychology behind why you may feel like a fraud – and how to break free of the mind trap.
Instant Genius Podcast |Global heatwave: Could our taps soon run dry?
'Day Zero' could be nigh across the globe, according to leading scientists.
Instant Genius Podcast |How loneliness can affect your health, and what you can do to combat it
We explore the different types of loneliness – and what they can mean for your health.
Instant Genius Podcast |The Mysteries of the Octopus, with Prof David Scheel
The staggering new science of one of Earth's strangest creatures.
Instant Genius Podcast |Why touch is our most misunderstood sense, with Prof Michael Banissy
Turns out a simple high-five could boost your sporting performance.
Instant Genius Podcast |Allergies, with Theresa Macphail
Is a future without allergies possible? We explore the science
Instant Genius Podcast |The four-day workweek, with Alex Pang
Plus, the impact of working less on your physical and mental health.