Instant Genius is a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. In this week's episode, we talk to Lewis Dartnell, an astrobiologist and research scientist at the University of Westminster.

He examines the search for life on Mars, and upcoming research that could expand our understanding of the planet.

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Alex is a staff writer at BBC Science Focus. He has worked for a number of brands covering technology and science with an interest in consumer tech, robotics, AI and future technology.