Groks Science Radio Show And Podcast

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.