Instant Genius Podcast: Dung Beetles, with Sally-Ann Spence

Dung beetle expert Sally-Ann Spence explores the little insects, revealing where you can find them, and why we should look after them.

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Alice Lipscombe-Southwell

Published: September 15, 2022 at 8:00 am

Instant Genius is a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. In this week's episode, we talk to Helen Pilcher, a biologist and science author.

She discusses whether we can bring back a species after it has gone extinct, and how the research could help us protect species under threat of extinction.

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Alice Lipscombe-Southwell

Managing editor, BBC Science Focus

Alice Lipscombe-Southwell is the managing editor at BBC Science Focus. She handles the production and editing of the magazine and website, ensuring that everything is sent to press on time. She also makes regular appearances on the Instant Genius podcast. She has a BSc in zoology with marine zoology and has been working in science journalism for nearly a decade. Her interests include natural history, wildlife, the outdoors, health and fitness. In 2022, she won the BSME Talent Award for production team of the year.