Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast
1,091 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 34 ratingsWeekly 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
The Monkey Dance -- Groks Science Show 2015-05-06
May 06, 2015 15:01 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBMillions of people paid to watch the Mayweather Pacquiao boxing match. Why? On this episode, we talk with English professor and cage fighter Dr. Jonathan Gottschall.
Gene Therapy Plan -- Groks Science Show 2015-04-29
April 29, 2015 15:01 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MBWhat is epigenetics and how can our lifestyle influence the expression of our genes? On this episode, Dr. Mitchell L. Gaynor discussed the gene therapy plan.
Snowball Mystery -- Groks Science Show 2015-04-22
April 22, 2015 15:01 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MBIn different earth periods, scientists have speculated that the planet was covered in glacier. On this program, Daniel Herwartz shows how the past climate can be reconstructed through oxygen isotope analysis.
Galileo Middle Finger -- Groks Science Show 2015-04-15
April 15, 2015 15:01 - 28 minutes - 24.7 MBIn their pursuit of truth and understanding of the natural world, scientists have been known to step on some toes. On this episode, Professor Alice Dreger discussed the conflicts between social justice activists and scientists.
3D Supercapacitors -- Groks Science Show 2015-04-08
April 08, 2015 15:01 - 23 minutes - 19.9 MBAffordable and efficient energy storage is the holy grail of energy technology. On this program, Maher El-Kady discussed the science and synthesis of graphene based storage devices.
Vitamania -- Groks Science Show 2015-04-01
April 01, 2015 15:01 - 25 minutes - 22.6 MBHave you ever wondered if it is okay to get all 13 essential vitamins from a gummy bear? On this episode, Catherine Price discussed the history of American confusion and obsession with vitamins.
Child Development Myths -- Groks Science Show 2015-03-25
March 25, 2015 15:01 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBParenting is a daunting task, but separating science from pseudo-science in child rearing is even more challenging. On this episode, Dr. Stephen Hupp dispelled the great myths of child development.
Treating the Individual -- Groks Science Show 2015-03-18
March 18, 2015 15:01 - 44 minutes - 23.8 MBAdvances in genomics are allowing us to see how a person and DNA interacts with their environment and lifestyle to influence his or her health. On this episode, Dr. Eric Green discussed genomic technology and precision medicine.
Tumor Detection-- Groks Science Show 2015-03-11
March 11, 2015 15:01 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MBWhile medical advances have helped to overcome many life threatening illnesses, cancer still strikes fear in many. On this episode, Sanjiv Gambir discusses the detection of tumor cells using blood sampling.
Sex Differences in Brain -- Groks Science Show 2015-03-04
March 04, 2015 15:01 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBThat male and female brains are wired differently is simultaneously well-accepted and controversial. On this episode, Dr. Ruben Gur discussed functional and anatomical sex differences in the brain.
The Conversation -- Groks Science Show 2015-02-25
February 25, 2015 15:01 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MBEnd of life care is rarely discussed, although it is perhaps one of the most important conversations that one must have. On this episode, Dr. Angelo Volandes discussed end-of-life medical care.
Football Physics -- Groks Science Show 2015-02-18
February 18, 2015 15:01 - 37 minutes - 31.8 MBProfessional football players today play a highly regulated game, but the toughest rules of all are the laws of physics. On this episode, Dr. Timothy Gay discusses the physics of football.
The X-Men -- Groks Science Show 2015-02-11
February 11, 2015 15:01 - 23 minutes - 20.5 MBX-rays have come a long way. On this program, Janos Hajdu and Thomas Eckberg, discuss the latest frontier in x-ray imaging.
Hormones in Prostate Cancer -- Groks Science Show 2015-02-04
February 04, 2015 15:01 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBProstate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality in American men. On this episode, Edwin Reyes tells us about the role of the androgen receptor in circulating tumor cells.
Touch -- Groks Science Show 2015-01-28
January 28, 2015 15:01 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MBTouch is a sensation that may be overlooked, but is essential to our development, everyday language, and emotional well-being. On this episode, Prof. David Linden discussed the neuroscience of touch.
Quantum Moment -- Groks Science Show 2015-01-21
January 21, 2015 15:01 - 32 minutes - 23.9 MBSince the theory of quantum mechanics became accepted, we have been living in a world of quantum leaps. On this episode, Dr. Robert Crease discussed how terms from quantum mechanics found their way into everyday discourse.
Rational Bargaining -- Groks Science Show 2015-01-14
January 14, 2015 15:01 - 21 minutes - 18.1 MBA prevailing notion of economics is that individuals act rationally and in their own self-interest. Research has recently shown that this is not necessarily the case. On this program, David Victor discusses how experience affects negotiation tactics
Dr Krinsky goes to Washington -- Groks Science Show 2015-01-07
January 07, 2015 15:01 - 27 minutes - 27.9 MBCan we make government more friendly to science and technology? Yes we can. On this episode, Dr. Benjamin Krinsky discusses affecting scientific policy
Time Finder -- Groks Science Show 2014-12-31
December 31, 2014 15:01 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBFinding time to accomplish tasks can be a challenge. On this episode, Mitzi Weinman discussed strategies for personal management.
Longest Threads -- Groks Science Show 2014-12-24
December 24, 2014 15:01 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MBThe excitement surrounding the advances in physics can be more difficult to convey than the actual advances themselves. On this episode, Tasneem Zehra Husain discussed the exciting threads weaving through the history of physics.
Beauty Premium -- Groks Science Show 2014-12-17
December 17, 2014 15:01 - 29 minutes - 24.4 MBWhat drives the beauty premium effect? On this episode, Jaclyn Wong discussed recent studies aimed at answering these question.
All Tangled Up -- Groks Science Show 2014-12-03
December 03, 2014 15:01 - 32 minutes - 27.1 MBParticle entanglement is a strange prediction of quantum mechanics. On this episode, Dr. Jason Gallicchio discussed particle entanglement, quasars, and more.
Satirical Nation -- Groks Science Show 2014-11-26
November 26, 2014 15:01 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MBSatirical commentary on public events is nothing new, but now may be a greater force in shaping modern discourse. On this episode, Sophia McClennen discussed how satire is saving the nation.
The Imitation Game -- Groks Science Show 2014-11-19
November 19, 2014 15:01 - 32 minutes - 24.1 MBAlan Turing was one of the most influential mathematicians in the development of computer science and artificial intelligence. On the episode, Dr. Barry Cooper discussed the life and work of Turing.
Communicating Uncertainty -- Groks Science Show 2014-11-12
November 12, 2014 15:01 - 26 minutes - 32.1 MBScience is based on accepting uncertainties. In contrast, business and politics tend to aver the unknown. On this program, Baruch Fischoff discusses how scientists can improve communicating risks and uncertainties.
Mars Rover Curiosity -- Groks Science Show 2014-11-05
November 05, 2014 15:01 - 27 minutes - 22.6 MBCuriosity is the name of the Mars rover that has recently begun exploring the red planet for signs of past habitability. On this episode, Rob Manning discussed the challenges of constructing the rover.
Age of Opportunity -- Groks Science Show 2014-10-29
October 29, 2014 15:01 - 31 minutes - 21.2 MBWhile a select few remember their adolescent years fondly, most of us want to pretend they never happened. On this episode, Laurence Steinberg discussed the neuroscience of adolescence.
Arrival of the Fittest -- Groks Science Show 2014-10-22
October 22, 2014 15:01 - 24 minutes - 21 MBThe theory of evolution explains how the fittest traits survive in a species, but not how those traits arise in the first place. On this episode, Andreas Wagner discussed the arrival of the fittest.
Nose Knows -- Groks Science Show 2014-10-15
October 15, 2014 15:01 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBOlfaction plays an important role in our lives. On this episode, David Kern discusses how the loss of smell can predict impending death and affect our love life.
Mantle Plumes -- Groks Science Show 2014-10-08
October 08, 2014 15:01 - 24 minutes - 29.8 MBAccording to plate tectonics, volcanoes arise where two plates meet. However, volcano chains like those that form the Hawaii islands occur in the middle of the plates. On this program, Gillian Foulger discusses current theories in intraplate volcano sites.
Eruption Changed World -- Groks Science Show 2014-10-01
October 01, 2014 15:01 - 35 minutes - 24.9 MBThe 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora precipitated three years of dramatic global events that are only now being traced to the eruption. On this episode, Dr. Gillen Wood discuss the effects of this eruption.
Trauma Healing -- Groks Science Show 2014-09-24
September 24, 2014 15:01 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBMental trauma is a growing issue in society, yet current treatments may not be addressing the issue. On this program, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk discussed new methods for healing mental trauma in his book, The Body Keeps the Score.
Ebola Science Politics -- Groks Science Show 2014-09-17
September 17, 2014 15:01 - 34 minutes - 25.3 MBThe Ebola virus has been making headlines since the spread of the virus in West Africa. On this episode, Dr. Brenda Wilson discussed the Ebola virus.
Nano Nano -- Groks Science Show 2014-09-10
September 10, 2014 15:01 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBBulk carbon comes in many different forms from pencil lead to diamonds. At the nanoscopic level, the properties become even more exotic. On this program, Hari Manoharan talks about what happens when nanostructures of carbon are combined.
End of Absence -- Groks Science Show 2014-09-03
September 03, 2014 15:01 - 27 minutes - 21.2 MBAdvances in technology have changed the way we work, the way we socialize, and the way we learn. On this episode, Michael Harris discusses what constant connectedness means for the well being of future generations.
Saving Normal -- Groks Science Show 2014-08-27
August 27, 2014 15:01 - 22 minutes - 18.9 MBThe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has far reaching influence beyond that of psychiatric diagnosis. On this episode, Dr. Allen Frances discussed saving normal.
Once More with Feeling -- Groks Science Show 2014-08-20
August 20, 2014 15:01 - 28 minutes - 25.2 MBThis episode we speak with neuroscientist Dr. Sliman Bensmaia. He tells us about his research on touch, how our hands feel, how our brains process this information, and how this research is being used to design better prostheses.
Bitcoins -- Groks Science Show 2014-08-13
August 13, 2014 15:01 - 31 minutes - 26.9 MBCan a digitally encrypted currency uproot the financial institutions of the world? On this episode, Jimmy Homma discusses bitcoins.
Human Animal Bond -- Groks Science Show 2014-08-06
August 06, 2014 15:01 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBWe do a lot for our pets and often even treat them like family members. But, they are paying us back by improving our health. On this episode, Dr. Alan Beck, Director of the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University discussed the effect that animals have on the physical and psychological well being of the people they spend time with.
Crowded Planet -- Groks Science Show 2014-07-30
July 30, 2014 15:01 - 18 minutes - 14.5 MBOverpopulation affects not only humans but also wildlife. On this episode, Stephanie Feldstein discussed the crowded planet.
Health Care Data -- Groks Science Show 2014-07-23
July 23, 2014 15:01 - 18 minutes - 15.4 MBHealth care data is increasingly vulnerable to hackers. On this episode, Paul Oster discussed protecting health care data.
Improving Health with Cats and Dogs -- Groks Science Show 2014-07-16
July 16, 2014 15:01 - 26 minutes - 21.8 MBCats and dogs are companions, protectors, and health improvers? Recent studies show that cats and dogs may benefit us in ways that go beyond companionship. On this episode, we discuss research findings that show how these animals can boost our health.
Ice Ice -- Groks Science Show 2014-07-09
July 09, 2014 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.7 MBWater is fundamental to all life but little is actually known about its inter-molecular dynamics and structures. On this program, Anders Nilsson talks about the frontiers of water science.
Precision Medicine -- Groks Science Show 2014-07-02
July 02, 2014 15:01 - 24 minutes - 20 MBHow much can our own genetics determine the diagnosis of our illness or determine the course of treatment? On this episode, we discuss precision medicine and the role of women in this rapidly developing field.
Colliding Worlds -- Groks Science Show 2014-06-25
June 25, 2014 15:01 - 13 minutes - 11.2 MBScience and art may seem like widely divergent fields of human endeavor, but advances in science are now influencing contemporary art. On this program, Arthur I. Miller discussed the colliding worlds of science and art.
Cosmic Cocktail -- Groks Science Show 2014-06-18
June 18, 2014 15:01 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBPhysicists tell us that the normal matter is not the majority of the matter that exists. On this episode, Dr. Katherine Freese discusses the mysterious nature of dark matter and dark energy.
Crouching Tiger -- Groks Science Show 2014-06-11
June 11, 2014 15:01 - 22 minutes - 19 MBWhy do many Asian American youths excel academically? On this program, Dr. Amy Hsin discusses the factors that underlie the academic success of certain ethnicities.
Console Wars -- Groks Science Show 2014-06-04
June 04, 2014 15:01 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBVideo games are a huge part of the lives of countless kids and adults alike. On this episode, Blake Harris discusses the history of the video game industry.
Besting the Pests -- Groks Science Show 2014-05-21
May 21, 2014 15:01 - 22 minutes - 25.4 MBNo one likes getting sick, not even plants. On this episode, Talia Karasov explains her research on how plants and pathogens coevolve and the possible implications that this work might have on crop science.
Earth Sciences -- Groks Science Show 2014-05-14
May 14, 2014 15:01 - 29 minutes - 25.5 MBAre modern technologies the best? What are some traditional methods we should preserve? On this episode, we discussed earth sciences, natural disaster, fortran, and water purification with the man on the street.