Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

Even the best ideas can be lost in the deluge of information that surround us daily. How can the best thoughts be conveyed? On this episode, Rhea Wessel discussed her book, Write Like a Thought Leader.

Perhaps no other river in the United States is as iconic as the Mississippi River. What is the past, present, and future of this river? On this episode, Bryce Upholt discussed his book, The Great River.

Traumatic events often leave indelible marks on mental health. What are the avenues for healing? On this episode, Banning Lyon discussed his book, The Chair and the Valley.

What are the unique features of human beings that distinguishes it as a species? Information processing and the ability to apply knowledge may be key factors. On this episode, Leslie Valiant discussed his new book, The Importance of Being Educable.

Does anger lead to the dark side? Should we drink raw milk? What's up with water? On this episode, we look at the science behind these questions.

Cannabis use in medicine has become more widely used, however information and access continues to be opaque. On this episode, Dr. Benjamin Caplan discussed his book, The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook.

Regenerative medicine has been largely underdeveloped in the United States, while it has been embraced elsewhere. On this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Gross discussed regenerative medicine.

General conversation conventions may not establish effective communication. What does it take to be a good listener? On this episode, Michael Reddington discussed his book, The Disciplined Listening Method.

More from the world of science news! On this episode, the crew reviews the recent Taiwan quake, cloud seeding, and healthy science.

Physical experiments sometimes yield unexpected and anomalous results. What do these oddities tell us about the nature of the universe? On this episode, Dr. Harry Cliff discussed his book, Space Oddities.

The world can be a traumatic place, but how do we learn and grow from traumatic experiences? On this episode, Dr. Christine Gibson discussed her book, The Modern Trauma Toolkit.

The science news roundup returns. On this episode, we discussed the latest developments in nuclear energy and machine-brain interfaces.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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.