Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast
1,082 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 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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Framers -— Groks Science Show 2021-05-26
May 26, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.9 MBWhat are the advantages that humans have over machines in the age of technology and turmoil? On this episode, Kenneth Cukier discussed his new book, Framers.
Neutrino Chaser -— Groks Science Show 2021-05-19
May 19, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MBThe neutrino is a fundamental particle that might never have been discovered were it not for Nobelist Frederick Reines. On this episode, Dr. Leonard Cole discussed the life and science of Frederick Reines.
Beloved Beasts -— Groks Science Show 2021-05-12
May 12, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.8 MBThe conservation movement owes its existence to the history of the individuals that were instrumental in its formation. On this episode, Michelle Nijhuis discussed her book, Beloved Beasts.
Market Medicine -— Groks Science Show 2021-05-05
May 05, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MBThe healthcare system in the United States undergoes continuing scrutiny. Can a market-based approach work? On this episode, Dr. Deane Waldman discussed Statescare and market-based medicine.
Accidental Scientist -— Groks Science Show 2021-04-28
April 28, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.8 MBTraversing a career in science can be somewhat daunting, even for those who reach the highest levels. On this episode, Dr. Robert Lefkowitz discussed his adventures as an accidental scientist.
Under Sky -— Groks Science Show 2021-04-21
April 21, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MBThe changes to the global environment often seem to be beyond the ability of an individual to positively affect. How can individuals help the global environment? On this episode, Kimberly Nicholas discussed her book, Under the Sky We Make.
Brain History -— Groks Science Show 2021-04-14
April 14, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 23.5 MBThe human brain is one of the most remarkable biological creations in nature, but its natural history is unknown to most. On this episode, Bret Stetka discussed his book, A History of the Human Brain.
Zoological Galaxy -— Groks Science Show 2021-04-07
April 07, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.1 MBThe diversity of life on earth continues to astound zoologists, such that some may begin to ponder what it means for the possibility of life on other planets. On this episode, Arik Kershenbaum discussed the diversity of life.
Volcano Adventures -— Groks Science Show 2021-03-31
March 31, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.5 MBVolcanoes may be some of the most fearsome, yet fascinating places on earth. What can they tell us about the geology of the planet? On this episode, Jess Phoenix discussed the science of volcanology.
The Hospital -— Groks Science Show 2021-03-24
March 24, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22 MBThe problems facing the American health care system are perhaps nowhere else more evident than in small rural hospitals. On this episode, Brian Alexander discussed his book, The Hospital.
Life Edge -— Groks Science Show 2021-03-17
March 17, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.6 MBWhat is life? At the boundaries of science, the definition of what constitutes life remains ill-defined. On this episode, Carl Zimmer discussed the scientific quest to define life.
Burn -— Groks Science Show 2021-03-10
March 10, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.1 MBA good diet and exercise are important for optimal health, but are they equally important for weight loss? On this episode, Dr. Herman Pontzer discussed these issues and his new book, Burn.
Princess Spy -— Groks Science Show 2021-03-03
March 03, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22 MBThe world of espionage is filled with individuals that one may not think would be a spy. On this episode, Larry Loftis discussed the story of Aline Griffith in his book, The Princess Spy.
Bad Medicine -— Groks Science Show 2021-02-24
February 24, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.6 MBThe opioid epidemic continues to have severe repercussions in society, enabled by both giant pharmaceutical companies and unscrupulous physicians who profited from these drugs. On this episode, Charlotte Bismuth discussed her book, Bad Medicine.
Enduring Change -— Groks Science Show 2021-02-17
February 17, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.6 MBHow can enduring change be implemented through psychotherapeutic practices? How can the neuroscience of memory inform these clinical approached? On this episode, Dr. Richard Lane discussed his book, The Neuroscience of Enduring Change.
Doctors Blackwell -— Groks Science Show 2021-02-10
February 10, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.4 MBThe history of women would be quite different were it not for the pioneering work of Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell. On this episode, Janice Nimura discussed their story and her new book, The Doctors Blackwell.
Wiser -— Groks Science Show 2021-02-03
February 03, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBWisdom is a trait that appears to increase with age, but what are the scientific roots of these changes and can they be facilitated? On this episode, Dr. Dilip Jeste discussed his new book, Wiser.
Wild Rituals -— Groks Science Show 2021-01-27
January 27, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.2 MBRitualistic behaviors are not limited to humans, but abound in the animal kingdom. What can we learn from these ritualistic animal behaviors? On this episode, Dr. Caitlin O'Connell discussed her new book, Wild Rituals.
Homelessness Cures -— Groks Science Show 2021-01-20
January 20, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.8 MBThe problem of homelessness may seem insurmountable, but there are possible solutions requiring the will to implement them. On this episode, Dr. Marybeth Shinn discussed her new book, In the Midst of Plenty.
Illness Medicine -— Groks Science Show 2021-01-13
January 13, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MBMedical care in the United States continues to face serious challenges in improving the health of the populace. What are the problems and solutions? On this episode, Dr. Michael J. Young discussed his book, The Illness of Medicine.
Dot Aligning -— Groks Science Show 2021-01-06
January 06, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.9 MBWhat are the essential features for growing a business? Are there methods to align these necessary features? On this episode, Dr. Phillipe Bouissou discussed his book, Aligning the Dots.
Resilience Training -— Groks Science Show 2020-12-30
December 30, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.9 MBThe travails that are part of our lives may sometimes seem insurmountable, but our ability to embrace these challenges may be trainable. On this episode, Brent Gleeson discussed his book, Embrace the Suck.
Envisioning Exoplanets -— Groks Science Show 2020-12-23
December 23, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MBExoplanets are now a common feature of astronomical discoveries, but what do some of these exoplanets look like? On this episode, Michael Carroll discussed his new book, Envisioning Exoplanets.
Janus Point -— Groks Science Show 2020-12-16
December 16, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.4 MBThe concept of time is one whose physical theory continues to elude scientists. What are advances in the theories of time? On this episode, Dr. Julian Barbour discussed his book, The Janus Point.
Momentum Meeting -— Groks Science Show 2020-12-09
December 09, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MBThe conduct of most meetings often leaves something to be desired. How can meetings be more effective, engaging and enjoyable? On this episode, Mamie Kanfer Stewart discussed her new book, Momentum.
Seven Sins -— Groks Science Show 2020-12-02
December 02, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.3 MBThe concept of sin is one that has evolved from the middle ages to the present day. How have we arrived at our current concept of sin? On this episode, Dr. David Salomon discussed his new book, The Seven Deadly Sins: How Sin Influenced the West from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era.
Moral Fate -— Groks Science Show 2020-11-25
November 25, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.1 MBTribalism is a pervading influence in the structure of society, but is it possible to mitigate the deleterious effects of this mentality? On this episode, Allen Buchanan discussed his book, Our Moral Fate: Evolution and the Escape from Tribalism.
Timed Eating -— Groks Science Show 2020-11-18
November 18, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.6 MBEating a healthy diet is important for maintaining optimum body health. But is the time when you eat as important as what you eat? On this episode, Dr. Michael Roizen discussed his new book, What to Eat When.
Smithsonian Science -— Groks Science Show 2020-11-11
November 11, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MBJames Smithson may be best known as the namesake of the Smithsonian Institution, but his scientific accomplishments are often overlooked. On this episode, Steven Turner discussed his new book, The Science of James Smithson.
Nose Dive -— Groks Science Show 2020-11-04
November 04, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.2 MBThe sense of smell is of profound importance, but few may realize it until it is gone. The diversity of chemicals producing smells is even more astounding. On this episode, Harold McGee discussed his new book, Nose Dive.
Alignment Problem -— Groks Science Show 2020-10-28
October 28, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MBAlthough the advances in artificial intelligence have been striking in recent years, has as much thought been given to the ethical issues surround the design of these systems? On this episode, Brian Christian discussed his new book, The Alignment Problem.
Meteorites -— Groks Science Show 2020-10-21
October 21, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22.2 MBThe natural history of the earth and solar system can be surprisingly gleaned from the study of meteorites. On this episode, Dr. Tim Gregory discussed his new book, Meteorite: How Stones From Outer Space Made Our World.
Bones -— Groks Science Show 2020-10-14
October 14, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.4 MBBones may be some of the most remarkable biological structures in our bodies, but few may stop to realize their many functions. On this episode, Dr. Roy A. Meals discussed his book, Bones: Inside and Out.
Immortality Key -— Groks Science Show 2020-10-07
October 07, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MBDid the early Christian church inherit a psychedelic Eucharist from the Greeks? What evidence exist from the historical record and archeological chemistry? On this episode, Brian C. Muraresku discussed his new book, The Immortality Key.
Pediatric Advances -— Groks Science Show 2020-09-30
September 30, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.1 MBThrough advances in modern medicine and public health, infant mortality has been largely relegated to the past. On this episode, Dr. Perri Klass discussed how science and medicine gave children a future.
AI Countdown -— Groks Science Show 2020-09-23
September 23, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.8 MBArtificial intelligence has expanded greatly, such that it has reshaped the modern world. What is the future of AI? On this episode, Michael Kanaan discussed his book, T-Minus AI.
Modern Madness -— Groks Science Show 2020-09-16
September 16, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 22 MBMental health issues often hides in the darkness, but what can we be done to increase understanding and awareness of mental health? On this episode, Terri Cheney discussed her book, Modern Madness: An Owner's Manual.
Psychological Reckoning -— Groks Science Show 2020-09-09
September 09, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.2 MBThe internal narratives that form a basis for personality psychology may be a factor that distinguishes the 45th President of the United States. On this episode, Prof. Dan McAdams discusses his new book, The Strange Case of Donald J. Trump: A Psychological Reckoning.
Rebel Cell -— Groks Science Show 2020-09-02
September 02, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.1 MBCancer is perhaps the oldest and most formidable disease that has plagued human history. How are new theoretical advances improving our understanding of how to treat cancer? On this episode, Kat Arney discussed her new book, Rebel Cell.
Synchronicity -— Groks Science Show 2020-08-26
August 26, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBOf the many phenomena in quantum mechanics, perhaps none is as strange as quantum entanglement. What does this imply for the physical laws of the natural world as we know it? On this episode, Dr. Paul Halpern discussed his new book, Synchronicity.
Self Reg -— Groks Science Show 2020-08-19
August 19, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MBHow can a society be justly organized? Does it depend on the ability of the citizenry to self regulate? On this episode, Dr. Stuart Shanker discussed his new book, Reframed: Self Reg for a Just Society.
Bunker -— Groks Science Show 2020-08-12
August 12, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.9 MBThe fragility and weak points in societal structures may cause worry and consternation in most. But, some individuals respond instead by building. On this episode, Bradley Garrett discussed his new book, Bunker: Building for the End Times.
Universe Two -— Groks Science Show 2020-08-05
August 05, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MBThe Manhattan Project represents one of the most scientifically innovative, yet ethically challenged endeavors of our time. On this episode, Stephen P. Kiernan discusses the human dimensions of this project in his new book, Universe of Two.
Mindful Temperance -— Groks Science Show 2020-07-29
July 29, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 19.2 MBAlcohol use can be problematic if individuals are unable to control their intake. This can be made more difficult living in a culture that promotes drinking. On this episode, Lisa Boucher discussed her book, Raising the Bottom.
Discord Power -— Groks Science Show 2020-07-22
July 22, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20 MBHarmony in relationships is often sought as the ideal state of affairs, but can discord be even more powerful in building healthy relationships? On this episode, Dr. Claudia M. Gold discussed her new book, The Power of Discord.
Cyberbullying -— Groks Science Show 2020-07-15
July 15, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.9 MBWith the mandated quarantines affecting children and their peers, bullying and cyberbullying have taken on new forms. On this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Englander discussed her book, 25 Myths About Bullying and Cyberbullying.
Writing Wild -— Groks Science Show 2020-07-08
July 08, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 21 MBOur appreciation for the natural world is influenced by great nature writing. However, the contribution of women to this genre has often been unappreciated. On this episode, Kathryn Aalto discussed these writers in her new book, Writing Wild.
Oncology Excellence -— Groks Science Show 2020-07-01
July 01, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 20.5 MBAlthough medical science has advanced cancer treatment, it has not been well implemented throughout the world, especially in developing countries. On this episode, Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar discussed his new book, Excellence Has No Borders.
Bezonomics -— Groks Science Show 2020-06-24
June 24, 2020 15:01 - 25 minutes - 18.6 MBThe incredible ubiquity of Amazon in our current economy has influenced not just online retailing, but other areas as well. What is the data driven approach employed by this company? On this episode, Brian Dumaine discussed his new book, Bezonomics.
Opportunity Mindset -— Groks Science Show 2020-06-17
June 17, 2020 15:01 - 21 minutes - 16.4 MBThe world is full of chaotic and unexpected events. So, what is the best method for dealing with a crisis? On this episode, Dr. Jim Taylor discussed his new book, How to Survive and Thrive When Bad Things Happen.