More from the world of science news! On this episode, the crew reviews the recent Taiwan quake, cloud seeding, and healthy science.. This item belongs to: audio/groks. This item has files of ...
More from the world of science news! On this episode, the crew reviews the recent Taiwan quake, cloud seeding, and the zone 2 cardio diet.. This item belongs to: audio/groks. This item has fi...
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, Sp...
The science news roundup returns. On this episode, we discussed the latest developments in nuclear energy and machine-brain interfaces.. This item belongs to: audio/groks. This item has fil...
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.. This item be...
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, Learnin...
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.. T...
The science news round up is back! On this episode, we discussed nuclear batteries and geohacking the environment with viruses.. This item belongs to: audio/groks. This item has files of th...
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 an...
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...
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 G...
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 iss...
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. ...
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. ...
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....
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.. This item ...
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 ...
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 Plan...
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 di...
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...
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,...
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 ...
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 t...
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, ...
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 Stuar...
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 ...
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 epi...
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...
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 Me...
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 g...
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 discuss...
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 Goodhear...
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...
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 h...
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 ...
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 democra...
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 b...
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 ...
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 Va...
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 discus...
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 Pl...
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.�...
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 th...
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...
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 K...
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 e...
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 disc...
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 Mo...