Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The ethnography of the Missd America Pageant is one of a time and a place that has often been overlooked and misinterpreted. On this episode, Prof. Laurie Greene discussed her new book, Drag Queens and Beauty Queens.

The modern day production of champagne owes much to the pioneering innovations of the champagne widows. On this episode, Rebecca Rosenberg discussed her new book, Madame Pommery.

Although achieving a fulfilling and happy retirement is a goal for many, the economic systems in place for achieving it may seem daunting. How can the system be fixed? On this episode, Dr. Martin Neil Baily discussed his book, The Retirement Challenge.

Phosphorous is one of the most essential elements for life on earth, but it is not an element with an unlimited supply. Overuse of fertilizers containing phosphorous also has led to unintended environmental consequences. On this episode, Dan Egan discussed his new book, The Devils Element.

Economics is often presented in a manner that obfuscates the meaning of its pronouncements. How can economics be better understood? On this episode, Howard Yaruss discussed his book, Understandable Economics.

For those living with a physical disability, the major challenges more often arise from confronting and overcoming personal and institutional biases. On this episode, Dr. Brooks Ellison discussed the lessons learned from her life, as detailed in her new book, Look Both Ways.

Technological advances have brought to light the growing rivalry between the U.S. and China. How will this rivalry define the future going forward? On this episode, Carl Delfeld discussed his book, Power Rivals.

Rapid technological changes are altering the way that organizations innovate. How can facilitating group creativity help? On this episode, Dr. Steven Kowalski discussed his book, Creative Together.

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be taxing on many fronts, but the psychological and mental health aspects are often not effectively addressed. On this episode, Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett discussed her book, The Path to Soul Immunity.

The age of outcomes based learning has severely undermined the broad education afforded by the liberal arts. How can Shakespeare survive in the age of the algorithm? On this episode, Dr. Gayle Greene discussed her book, Immeasurable Outcomes.

Koalas are an amazing species found across Australia, but their natural history and uncertain future remain largely unknown to most. On this episode, Dr. Danielle Clode discussed her new book, Koala.

The decision by the Supreme Court in the Dobbs decision has turned back the clock. But, the history of the fight for reproductive rights and justice has often been a local one. On this episode, Dr. Felicia Kornbluh discussed her book, A Womans Life is a Human Life.

Pop psychology often addresses a gamut of claims from extrasensory perception to brain training games. How do we evaluate these different claims? On this episode, Dr. Stephen Hupp discussed his new book, Investigating Pop Psychology.

Major depressive disorders affect millions of individuals daily, but some of the most effective treatments still have an uncertain stigma surrounding them. How do we break the stigma surrounding treatments for depression? On this episode, Dr. Michael Henry discussed his new book, Brain Reboot.

Exploration of the polar region has been one of many triumphs and tragedies, none more so than the Karluk expedition. On this episode, Budy Levy discussed his new book, Empire of Ice and Stone.

The conflict between science and religion can be traced to several observations in cosmology dating back millennia. What are the origins of these ideas about the universe? On this episode, Ira Mark Egdall discussed his new book, Cosmic Roots.

Space has held a special place in the American psyche as a final frontier for exploration in both real life and popular media. How has this fascination with space evolved over time? On this episode, Dr. Margaret Weitekamp discussed her new book, Space Craze.

Although the DNA in our bodies may seem like an obvious product of nature, are the individual genes patentable? This is the question at the center of a landmark legal case. On this episode, Jorge Contreras discussed his new book, The Genome Defense.

Although we spend nearly a third of our lives sleeping, our attention to good sleep health is often overlooked. How do we promote good sleep? On this episode, Dr. Aric Prather discussed his book, The Sleep Prescription.

Pirates are a mainstay of popular culture, filling the pages of novels and dancing across our screens. But, how did the popular image of pirates evolve from the reality of their existence? On this episode, Dr. Rebecca Simon discussed her book, Why We Love Pirates.

Although a good diet has been widely regarded as essential for good health, the role of foods in DNA methylation has not been as fully appreciated. On this episode, Jill Sheppard Davenport discussed her book, Better Broths and Healing Tonics.

Birds are all around us, but few of us spend the time to slow down and notice the complexity of their behavior. What can we learn from birds? On this episode, Dr. Joan Strassman discussed her new book, Slow Birding.

Inflammation is at the root of many human disorders, but sometimes the extent of the inflammation is not obvious? How do we prevent and treat hidden inflammation? On this episode, Dr. Shilpa Ravella discussed her new book, A Silent Fire.

Developing a complete intelligence requires more than just learning facts and figures. Teaching emotional intelligence in children is equally important. On this episode, Rachel Katz discussed, The Emotionally Intelligent Child.

Although technological advances have been produced in Silicon Valley, the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has been lacking. On this episode, Dr. France Winddance Twine discussed her book, Geek Girls.

The development of puppies into full grown dogs demonstrates much about both their behavior and our own. On this episode, Dr. Alexandra Horowitz discussed her new book, The Year of the Puppy.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a debilitating condition, but how do we improve the lived os those with ADHD? On this episode, Tamara Rosier discussed her new book, Your Brain is Not Broken.

Advances in the science of aging are revealing new approaches to extending and enhancing the lifespan. On this episode, Dr. Michael Roizen discussed his book, The Great Age Reboot.

Eliot Ness is perhaps best known for his efforts to enforce prohibition laws in Chicago, but his efforts tracking down the American Jack the Ripper in Cleveland are less recounted. On this episode, Daniel Stashower discussed his new book, American Demon.

Psychological trauma is often a debilitating condition for those who experience it, but therapies can often be ineffective. Can EMDR therapy help alleviate these problems? On this episode, Dr. Deborah Korn discussed her new book, Every Memory Deserves Respect.

Although capitalism has led to the creation of wealth across the globe, severe inequalities and inefficiencies remain in the system. How can we rectify these problems? On this episode, Marco Dondi discussed his new book, Outgrowing Capitalism.

In the information age, disinformation has become a pernicious issue that has overtaken the digital landscape. How do we identify and handle disinformation? On this episode, Donald Barclay discussed his new book, Disinformation.

Is it possible to tell what someone is really thinking? How can you tell if someone is lying to you? On this episode, Dr. David J. Lieberman discussed his new book, Mindreader.

The big questions of existence continue to be investigated by many areas of science. What does physics tell us about existence? On this episode, Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder discussed her new book, Existential Physics.

Changes to the global environment will require innovative solutions, perhaps even involving novel applications of photosynthesis. On this episode, Dr. Raffael Jovine discussed his book, How Light Makes Life.

The changes to the global environment will require addressing economic, scientific, and social justice issues. On this episode, Eric Davidson discussed his new book, Science for a Green New Deal.

Throughout the history of warfare, rapidly adapting and utilizing new technologies has been key to success. On this episode, Dr. Richard Schultz discussed his book, Transforming US Intelligence for Irregular War.

Although the nature of reality may appear to be solidly constructed, our conscious experiences may arise from other fundamental properties of nature. On this episode, Dr. Howard Eisenberg discussed his book, Dream It to Do It.