# Instant Genius A podcast by Our Media. 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. 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[How we define intelligent life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1296673906/d1550b835a74) (2026-08-06, 29 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR4126651478.mp3 - [Exploring Darwin’s ideas through a queer lens](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1296673906/97ff54fffb1b) (2026-08-02, 36 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR3231989468.mp3 - [On the frontlines of our fight against dementia](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1296673906/7984043fdb18) (2026-07-30, 30 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR2474444366.mp3 - [Why the search for life on Mars is far from over](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1296673906/8bda43136f4b) (2026-07-26, 35 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR9296330496.mp3 - [Why rediscovering simple pleasures may be the key to happiness](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1296673906/7954b3ffcea8) (2026-07-23, 33 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR2851740986.mp3 - [Why human urine may be our most untapped natural resource](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1296673906/cd0ee7adc959) (2026-07-19, 27 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR9603049646.mp3 - 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