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Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

1,079 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★ - 34 ratings

Weekly science radio program hosted by Dr. Charles Lee and Dr. Frank Ling. Each show features interviews with scientists and technical innovators, humorous commentary on recent discoveries, plus the Grokotron 5000 and the World Famous Question of the Week! Tune in every week and rediscover the world as you think you know it.

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Episodes

Critical Learning -— Groks Science Show 2024-03-20

March 20, 2024 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.6 MB

Learning to think critically is a challenging skill to master. How does the influence of the early environment affect this development? On this episode, Tracy King discussed her book, Learning to Think.

Power Foods -— Groks Science Show 2024-03-13

March 13, 2024 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.1 MB

Dietary modifications to lose weight can often be fraught with difficulty and confusion. Can power foods help? On this episode, Dr. Neal Barnard discussed his book, The Power Foods Diet.

Round Up -— Groks Science Show 2024-03-06

March 06, 2024 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.8 MB

The science news round up is back! On this episode, we discussed nuclear batteries and geohacking the environment with viruses.

Twenty Three -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-28

February 28, 2024 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.9 MB

This episode marks the twenty-third anniversary of the Groks Science Show, which first started airing as a radio show and podcast in February of 2001. On this episode, we look back at the past and gaze forward to the future of science on the show.

Robot Literati -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-21

February 21, 2024 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MB

Advances in artificial intelligence are now affecting areas such as writing and literature. How can computers learn to write? On this episode, Dr. Dennis Yi Tenen discussed his book, Literacy Theory for Robots.

Sports Analytics -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-14

February 14, 2024 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.7 MB

How can an applied mathematical and statistical understanding of sports improve these games for coaches, players and fans? On this episode, Dr. Tim Chartier discussed his new book, Get in the Game.

Sugar Sugar -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-07

February 07, 2024 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.5 MB

Sugar is ubiquitous in the modern food landscape, but its abundance is at the root of many health problems. How do we cope with too much sugar? On this episode, Maria Dello discusses health issues arising from excessive sugar consumption.

Medical Legacy -— Groks Science Show 2024-01-31

January 31, 2024 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.7 MB

Healthcare in the United States exhibits severe inequalities for individuals of color and rural populations. How does one address these deep rooted medical inequalities? On this episode, Dr. Uche Blackstock discussed her book, Legacy.

Adrenaline Dominance -— Groks Science Show 2024-01-24

January 24, 2024 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.4 MB

Adrenaline is a key hormone and neurotransmitter in the body that is often associated with the fight or flight response. However, excess amounts of adrenaline may be linked to several diseases. On this episode, Dr. Michael Platt discussed his book, Adrenaline Dominance.

Business Technology -— Groks Science Show 2024-01-17

January 17, 2024 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.9 MB

Establishing a business can be an arduous task, but how can technology benefit this process? On this episode, Shane Mishler discussed the implementation of technology in business.

Space Shuttle -— Groks Science Show 2024-01-10

January 10, 2024 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.5 MB

The space shuttle is perhaps one of the most iconic vehicles to usher in the exploration of the final frontier. But, the personal stories of the astronauts who helmed those missions has rarely been told. On this episode, Dr. Tom Jones discussed his book, Space Shuttle Stories.

Sustainable Aluminum -— Groks Science Show 2024-01-03

January 03, 2024 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.1 MB

The history of the discovery and manufacturing of aluminum can provide profound insights into managing material sustainability. On this episode, Dr. Saleem Ali discussed his book, Soil to Foil.

Planetary Insides -— Groks Science Show 2023-12-27

December 27, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21 MB

The surface and atmosphere of planets are their most obvious features, but what is buried beneath their surfaces? On this episode, Dr. Sabine Stanley discussed new book, What's Hidden Inside Planets?

Technological Marketing -— Groks Science Show 2023-12-20

December 20, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.2 MB

Technological advances in areas such as artificial intelligence are informing creative decisions in marketing. How will this affect businesses and consumers? On this episode, Aditya Varanasi discussed the role of technology in marketing.

Surgeon Maverick -— Groks Science Show 2023-12-13

December 13, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.6 MB

The field of cardiovascular medicine owes a great deal to the groundbreaking and ongoing work of Dr. Magdi Yacoub. On this episode, Simon Pearson and Fiona Gorman discussed their new biography, A Surgeon and a Maverick: The Life and Pioneering Work of Magdi Yacoub.

Her Spacetime -— Groks Science Show 2023-12-06

December 06, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21 MB

Our modern description of the physical universe would not have been possible without the contributions of pioneering women scientists. On this episode, Dr. Shohini Ghose discussed her new book, Her Space, Her Time.

Cosmic Chaos -— Groks Science Show 2023-11-29

November 29, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MB

The universe is more chaotic than appears in the night sky, but how have astronomers discovered these events? On this episode, Dr. C. Renee James discussed her book, Things That Go Bump in the Universe.

Global Environment -— Groks Science Show 2023-11-22

November 22, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.2 MB

The Conference of the Parties (COP) has annually gathered representatives from around the world to address climate change, but the inner workings of this meeting have rarely been explored. On this episode, Dr. Naveeda Khan discussed her new book, In Quest of a Shared Planet.

Universe Purpose -— Groks Science Show 2023-11-15

November 15, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MB

What can advances in science tell us about the purpose of the universe? How can this relate to the emergence of life and consciousness? On this episode, Dr. Philip Goff discussed his new book, Why? The Purpose of the Universe.

Facing Death -— Groks Science Show 2023-11-08

November 08, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MB

All our lives are hurtling towards the same inevitable conclusion. The ways in which science can inform our understanding of the inevitable are still evolving. On this episode, Dr. Brad Stuart discussed his new book, Facing Death.

Ourselves Equation -— Groks Science Show 2023-11-01

November 01, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20 MB

How can advances in the science of artificial intelligence and consciousness inform advances in the physical sciences? On this episode, George Musser discussed his book, Putting Ourselves Back in the Equation.

Earth Parallels -— Groks Science Show 2023-10-25

October 25, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.4 MB

Our planet has undergone remarkable transformations over the course of its natural history, but parallel reminders of those days can still be observed among our celestial neighbors. On this episode, Michael Carroll discussed his book, Planet Earth, Past and Present.

Sugar Unglued -— Groks Science Show 2023-10-18

October 18, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20 MB

The deleterious effects of excess sugar in the diet is implicated in a host of health conditions. How is it possible to address these issues? On this episode, Dr. Richard Jacoby discussed his book, Un-Glued.

Medical Art -— Groks Science Show 2023-10-11

October 11, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MB

Technological and scientific advances have revolutionized the field of medicine, but has it left everyone better off? On this episode, Dr. Allen Sussman discussed his book, Saving the Art of Medicine.

Techlash -— Groks Science Show 2023-10-04

October 04, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MB

The current dominance by a few technology companies has many similarities to the gilded age, including the detrimental effects on society. Who is making the rules in our current technological gilded age? On this episode, Tom Wheeler discussed his book, Techlash.

Hypothesis Driven -— Groks Science Show 2023-09-27

September 27, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.7 MB

Typical business development processes often ignore the principle of hypothesis driven science. How can these scientific approaches be applied to business? On this episode, Alex Cowan discussed his book, Hypothesis Driven Development.

Last Island -— Groks Science Show 2023-09-20

September 20, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.9 MB

The world seems so fully interconnected that it is hard to believe that there are still groups of people on an island that has been untouched by the modern world. On this episode, Adam Goodheart discussed his book, The Last Island.

Pandemic Information -— Groks Science Show 2023-09-13

September 13, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 23.5 MB

The COVID pandemic saw many fringe medical ideas brought to bear on public policy, surprisingly by highly influential medical professionals. What lessons can be learned from these past mistakes? On this episode, Dr. Jonathan Howard discussed his book, We Want Them Infected.

Biodiesel Cars -— Groks Science Show 2023-09-06

September 06, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MB

With the ongoing changes to the global climate, what can average citizens do to help curb emissions? Can biodiesel cars be a solution? On this episode, we explore biofuel cars.

Sex Talk -— Groks Science Show 2023-08-30

August 30, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22 MB

Communication between men and women can be fraught with misunderstanding and difficulty. How can a scientific understanding of the issue help? On this episode, Dr. Stephen Furlich discussed his book, Sex Talk.

Artificial Intelligence -— Groks Science Show 2023-08-23

August 23, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.5 MB

The rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence, with large language models like ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many fields and occupations. What do these changes mean for the future? On this episode, Kevin Surace discussed advances in artificial intelligence.

On Disinformation -— Groks Science Show 2023-08-16

August 16, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.6 MB

The vast amount of information that pervades our modern world has become overrun by disinformation, which serves to threaten the reliability of truthful information and the foundations of democracy. On this episode, Dr. Lee McIntyre discussed his book, On Disinformation.

ADHD Refocused -— Groks Science Show 2023-08-09

August 09, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.8 MB

ADHD can be a debilitating condition for those unaware or unprepared to address its requirements. What are strategies for living with ADHD? On this episode, Dr. David Sitt discussed his new book, ADHD Refocused.

Muscles -— Groks Science Show 2023-08-02

August 02, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.6 MB

Muscles may be most associated with our ability to move and act in the world, but the natural history of muscle tissue is varied and intricate. On this episode, Dr. Roy Meals discussed his new book, Muscle.

Blockchain Reaction -— Groks Science Show 2023-07-26

July 26, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.6 MB

Changes to the global economy will place a greater emphasis on effective information sharing and connections. How can blockchain technology enable these changes? On this episode, Elizabeth Varghese discussed her book, Blockchain Reaction.

Expired Mindsets -— Groks Science Show 2023-07-19

July 19, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 23.5 MB

Individuals may find themselves holding on to mindsets that no longer serve their best interests. How does one release these patterns of behavior? On this episode, Dr. Charryse Johnson discussed her book, Expired Mindsets.

Ethnocide -— Groks Science Show 2023-07-12

July 12, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 24.9 MB

Ethnocide describes the erasure of the culture of populations that has played a significant role in the history of the United States. On this episode, Barrett Holmes Pitner discussed ethnocide.

Astrophysics Stories -— Groks Science Show 2023-07-05

July 05, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.8 MB

Astrophysics and acting may seem like very different fields of endeavor, but ones which can mutually inform one another. On this episode, Dr. Aowama Shields discussed her book, Life on Other Planets.

Demonic Foes -— Groks Science Show 2023-06-28

June 28, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.9 MB

History is filled with accounts of supernatural and paranormal experiences that are as yet unaccounted for by modern science. How can these events be interpreted in understanding of the world. On this episode, Dr. Richard Gallagher discussed his book, Demonic Foes.

Ice -— Groks Science Show 2023-06-21

June 21, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MB

Ice has transformed our modern world in every area from basic creature comforts to medicine to sports. But, how did ice come to dominate our culture? On this episode, Dr. Amy Brady discussed the history of ice.

Starstruck -— Groks Science Show 2023-06-14

June 14, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.1 MB

Pursuing a career in astrophysics is challenging enough without the additional barriers that are often encountered by women and minorities. How is it possible to navigate these challenges? On this episode, Sarafina El-Badry Nance discussed her book, Starstruck.

Emotional Intelligence -— Groks Science Show 2023-06-07

June 07, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.7 MB

Understanding emotional intelligence and the way it impacts behavior is essential for fully realizing oneself. However, the process is often not well described. On this episode. Dr. Patrick Kilcarr discussed his new book, Leading an Emotionally Intelligent Life.

Perceptual Style -— Groks Science Show 2023-05-31

May 31, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 23 MB

The manner in which individuals view the world is determined by the perceptual processes in the brain. How do variations in perceptual styles affect interactions in the environment? On this episode, Dr. Gary Jordan discussed his book, Unlock the Power of Your Perception.

Science Communication -— Groks Science Show 2023-05-24

May 24, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.4 MB

Communicating scientific discoveries is often a skill that is not developed among scientists, but it is one that is especially important in a crisis. On this episode, Dr. Christopher Reddy discussed his new book, Science Communication in a Crisis.

Long Illness -— Groks Science Show 2023-05-17

May 17, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.9 MB

The recent pandemic has brought to the public attention the nature of long illnesses as a public health emergency. How do we treat and live with long illnesses? On this episode, Dr. Juliet Morgan discussed her book, Long Illness.

Sleeping Beauties -— Groks Science Show 2023-05-10

May 10, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.1 MB

The processes of creation in both nature and art often produce elements that must wait until their moment to shine. What can we learn from these properties of evolution and creativity? On this episode, Dr. Andreas Wagner discussed his new book, Sleeping Beauties.

Entrepreneurial Education -— Groks Science Show 2023-05-03

May 03, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.4 MB

Follow your passion and the money will follow. It is advice that is often given to young students, but how can we teach entrepreneurial skills? On this episode, Glen Dunzweiler discussed his book, A Degree in Homelessness.

Suffrage -— Groks Science Show 2023-04-26

April 26, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MB

The long history of the right to vote for women may often be taken for granted in the modern era. But, the history of the suffrage movement is one of richness and depth. On this episode, Dr. Ellen Carol Dubois discussed her new book, Suffrage.

LADA -— Groks Science Show 2023-04-19

April 19, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MB

Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults is better known by the acronym LADA. The disorder affects millions, but is often misunderstood and undiagnosed. On this episode, Jacqueline Haskins discussed her book, Kickass Healthy LADA.

Earth Life -— Groks Science Show 2023-04-12

April 12, 2023 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.9 MB

The history of life on earth spans nearly 4.6 billion years. Spanning those years are great epochs of natural history that are often times hard to fathom. On this episode, Dr. Henry Gee discussed A Very Short History of Life on Earth.

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