Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

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.

Homo sapiens has come to dominate the planet, but what are the traits that have allowed humans to have such a position. On this episode, Dr. Liat Ben David discussed her book, The Story of Our Lives.

World War II was a time of great historical upheaval, where many moments in time could have drastically altered the course of history. On this episode, William Martin explores these scenarios in his book, December 41.

A career in science is challenging, but even more so after serving time in prison. How can the barriers facing former inmates be overcome? On this episode, Dr. Stanley Andrisse discussed his book and organization, From Prison Cells to Ph.D.

Although emotional expression through language is often viewed as supplemental to rational thoughts, the actual organization may be reversed. On this episode, Dr. Mark Changizi discussed his book, Expressly Human.

Changes to the global environment are now causing major economic changes across the globe. How are economic issues influencing the climate debate? On this episode, Bob Keefe, discussed his book, Climatenomics.

The video game industry of the early 80s was dominated for a time by the Atari VCS. But, the fall of the industry has been attributed to one video game, E.T. On this episode, Howard Scott Warshaw discussed his new book, Once Upon Atari.

Can achieving good health and wellness be influenced by integrating healthy lifestyle choices? On this episode, Neil Cannon discussed health and wellness and his new book, The Vitality Code.

Although changes to the global environment and climate seem to be increasing, is it possible to restore the climate for a sustainable future? On this episode, Peter Fiekowsky discussed his new book, Climate Restoration.

In a worldwide plague with societies under lockdown, how can human communities survive? On this episode, Umar Turaki discussed his new novel, Such A Beautiful Thing to Behold.

Creativity is an elusive feature of the human mind that many would like to harness. How does it arise and how can we cultivate it? On this episode, Matt Richtel discussed his new book, Inspired.

The great questions of science and philosophy continue to undergo rigorous exploration and experimentation. What is our understanding of these questions? On this episode, Alan Lightman discussed his new book, Probable Impossibilities.

Coral reefs are an amazing microcosm supporting life in the oceans, but their existence continues to be threatened. On this episode, Juli Berwald discussed her new book, Life on the Rocks.

Apollo 13 holds a unique place in the history of the early space missions. The lunar pilot on the flight had a unique perspective on the mission and the evolution of the space program. On this episode, Fred Haise discussed his new book, Never Panic Early.

The laws of thermodynamics and quantum physics may seem to operate at completely different physical scales, but is it possible to combine these different physical principles? On this episode, Dr. Nicole Junger Halpern discussed her book, Quantum Steampunk.

How can we help preserve the biodiversity of the planet? Can preserving half the land on the planet be the solution? On this episode, Tony Hiss discussed his book, Rescuing the Planet?

How could an aspiring supervillain take over the world? Are the comic book schemes of supervillainy supported by modern science? On this episode, Ryan North discussed his new book, How to Take Over the World.

The search for the physical basis of consciousness continues to challenge scientists. Wherein lies the mind? On this episode, Dr. Thomas R. Verny discussed his book, The Embodied Mind.

Our understanding of the brain owes to several foundational discoveries by the Spanish neuroscientist, Santiago Ramon y Cajal. On this episode, Benjamin Ehrlich discussed his life and new book, The Brain in Search of Itself.

How does our expectation of events affect the physiology of our bodies? New scientific advances have shown a profound effect. On this episode, David Robson discussed his new book, The Expectation Effect.

The ability to track time has been a hallmark achievement of human ingenuity. How has the history of timekeeping evolved? On this episode, Dr. Chad Orzel discussed his book, A Brief History of Timekeeping.

Heartbreak can be a devastating experience, but one where science is beginning to make new discoveries as to its biological origins. On this episode, Florence Williams discussed her new book, Heartbreak.

The changes to the global environment seem daunting to those who wish to act. Can part of the solution be in our own backyard gardens? On this episode, Emily Murphy discussed her book, Grow Now.

The gut microbiome can greatly influence the health of the organism, but is often overlooked when considering lifestyle dietary choices. On this episode, Dr. William Davis discussed his new book, Super Gut.

Although the chronological age of an individual may be indicative of overall health, a better measure of biological age may be found in DNA methylation patterns. On this episode, Kara Fitzgerald discussed her new book, Younger You.

The aging demographics will put tremendous pressures on modern societies. How can the world adapt to the aging of the populace? On this episode, Bradley Schurman discussed his book, The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny.

Although the inequities across the globe require philanthropic solutions, most projects can do more harm than good. Is there another way? On this episode, Prof. Kirk Bowman discussed his new book, Reimagining Global Philanthropy.

The production of meat is an inefficient process that can be substantially improved using modern biotechnology methods. On this episode, Dr. Karthik Sekar discussed his new book, After Meat.

Although no one wants or expects a disaster to occur, how can one be the best prepared for such a situation. On this episode, Creek Stewart discussed his book, The Disaster Ready Home.

How did the concept of property arise in human society and is this a uniquely human attribute? On this episode, Prof. Bart J. Wilson discussed his book, The Property Species.

Although there are many claims for improving our ability to think and brain health, how can we assess which of these claims have validity? On this episode, Dr. Emily Willingham discussed her book, The Tailored Brain.

Parsing scientific fact from fiction has become increasingly difficult in the age of misinformation. On this episode, R. Philip Bouchard discussed his book, The Stickler Guide to Science in the Age of Misinformation.

The changes to the global climate are often too vast to accurately comprehend. However, with appropriate visual aids, these changes become readily apparent. On this episode, Dr. Brian Buma discussed his book, The Atlas of a Changing Climate.

Freedom of therapeutic choice in the field of medicine has had a long history in American society. On this episode, Prof. Lewis Grossman discussed his new book, Choose Your Medicine.

Mental illnesses contribute significantly to the health burden in the country, but finding good treatments is often more difficult than necessary. On this episode, Dr. Margaret Chisolm discussed her book, From Survive to Thrive.

The development of the next generation of medicines will likely benefit from the vast number of compounds produced by plants around the world. On this episode, Dr. Cassandra Leah Quave discussed her new book, The Plant Hunter.