Groks Science Radio Show And Podcast

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.