Instant Genius
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Why we need to be taking asthma more seriously
Sep 27, 202625 min
What our evolutionary history can teach us about eating well
Sep 24, 202634 min
Why Smell is Our Most Overlooked Sense
Sep 20, 202626 min
Are We Living in a Simulation? How to Tell If Reality Is Fake
Sep 17, 202636 min
Why we need to rethink our ideas about laziness
Sep 13, 202629 min
Why interpersonal conflict is a natural, healthy part of life
Sep 10, 202634 min
The hidden reasons common knowledge shapes our lives
Sep 6, 202631 min
Why understanding how time works is the biggest mystery in science
Sep 3, 202630 min
How forensic scientists gather vital evidence to solve crimes
Aug 30, 202625 min
Why the most extreme El Niño event for a century is on its way
Aug 27, 202626 min
The secret world hidden in the ground below us
Aug 23, 202636 min
The truth about the Nazi fascination with alternative medicine
Aug 20, 202624 min
What we’re getting wrong about narcissists
Aug 16, 202628 min
The latest breakthroughs in Parkinson’s research
Aug 13, 202629 min
How to harness your brain’s underused superpowers
Aug 9, 202635 min
How we define intelligent life
Aug 6, 202628 min
Exploring Darwin’s ideas through a queer lens
Aug 2, 202635 min
On the frontlines of our fight against dementia
Jul 30, 202629 min
Why the search for life on Mars is far from over
Jul 26, 202634 min
Why rediscovering simple pleasures may be the key to happiness
Jul 23, 202632 min
Why human urine may be our most untapped natural resource
Jul 19, 202626 min
How new technology can change our emotional lives for the better
Jul 16, 202629 min
The birth, evolution and future of microchips
Jul 12, 202629 min
What we can learn from music’s ability to evoke images in our minds
Jul 9, 202626 min
Why the liver is the body’s most misunderstood organ
Jul 5, 202630 min
Why this common women’s health condition is so misunderstood
Jul 2, 202642 min
The miraculous healing ability of our brains
Jun 28, 202634 min
How parasites play a vital role as caretakers of Earth’s ecosystems
Jun 25, 202640 min
How to keep your body younger for longer
Jun 21, 202631 min
Why wasps are one of the planet’s most misunderstood insects
Jun 18, 202631 min
Why you probably don’t need to be taking dietary supplements
Jun 14, 202632 min
Why this tiny organism is essential for the health of the planet
Jun 11, 202636 min
What happens in our bodies when our hormones misfire
Jun 7, 202632 min
What we can learn about parenting from the animal kingdom
Jun 4, 202627 min
Don’t miss the upcoming Nature’s Unsung Heroes miniseries!
Jun 1, 20260 min
Why bisexuality is everywhere
May 31, 202633 min
The past, present and future of DNA science
May 28, 202635 min
Why ecoacoustics is the future of conservation
May 24, 202625 min
Unlocking the invisible rainbows of the Universe
May 21, 202640 min
Why birdsong is the pop music of the natural world
May 17, 202624 min
Why walking more is the best thing you can do to boost your health
May 14, 202631 min
How ultrasound tech could save hedgehogs
May 10, 202636 min
Why ADHD is so challenging to diagnose
May 7, 202636 min
Inside the project helping the hearing-impaired listen to music
May 3, 202626 min
Why your Neanderthal genes may be affecting your health
Apr 30, 202629 min
Don't miss the upcoming Science of Sound Miniseries!
Apr 28, 20260 min
How to help your brain thrive in a rapidly changing world
Apr 26, 202643 min
How to break free from imposter syndrome
Apr 23, 202632 min
The dawn chorus – why birds sing at the break of day
Apr 19, 202627 min
How to save the planet’s forests
Apr 16, 202633 min