Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Big Bang, with Prof Jim Al-Khalili
Season 1 Episode 4
Jim Al-Khalili, a theoretical physicist and Professor of Public Engagement in Science, tells us about the origins of the Universe.
Once you’ve mastere…
4 years, 11 months ago
Your brain chemistry and you, with Ginny Smith
Season 1 Episode 3
Science journalist and presenter Ginny Smith tells us about the chemicals that run your brain.
Once you’ve mastered the basics with Instant Genius, di…
5 years ago
The science of cooking, with Dr Stuart Farrimond
Season 1 Episode 2
Food scientist, doctor and TV presenter Stuart Farrimond tells us about how you can use science to upgrade your cooking.
Once you’ve mastered the basi…
5 years ago
The end of the Universe, with Dr Katie Mack
Season 1 Episode 1
Theoretical astrophysicist, author and one of Twitter’s most-followed scientists Dr Katie Mack tells us about the Universe's ultimate fate.
Once you’v…
5 years ago
Welcome to Instant Genius
Season 1
The podcast that gives you the chance to be an expert in everything.
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5 years ago
How AI and androids could shape the music of the future
While Daft Punk may have sadly split, machine-created music may be about to skyrocket in popularity. Not only are artificial intelligence neural netw…
5 years ago
Could 'counterfactuals' solve the biggest problems in physics?
Most laws of physics tell us what must happen. Throw a ball in the air and it will come back down. But physicist Chiara Marletto, a Research Fellow a…
5 years ago
What happens to you after 40 days with no natural light?
Around two months ago, a group of 15 people – scientists, explorers and medics – travelled deep into a cave in the south of France. The expedition de…
5 years, 1 month ago
Why do humans make music?
Our lives are full of music, from the songs we sing along to on the radio to the orchestral scores that bring a film to life. But why is it that huma…
5 years, 1 month ago
The future of human flight, with real-life Iron Man Richard Browning
In this week's episode of the Science Focus Podcast, we talk to the "real-life Iron Man" – not Marvel's Tony Stark, but inventor Richard Browning.
He’…
5 years, 1 month ago