Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast
Episodes
Trauma Valley -— Groks Science Show 2024-05-29
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Traumatic events often leave indelible marks on mental health. What are the avenues for healing? On this episode, Banning Lyon discussed his book, The...
Educability -— Groks Science Show 2024-05-22
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the unique features of human beings that distinguishes it as a species? Information processing and the ability to apply knowledge may be key ...
Got Milk -— Groks Science Show 2024-05-15
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does anger lead to the dark side? Should we drink raw milk? What's up with water? On this episode, we look at the science behind these questions.
Medical Cannabis -— Groks Science Show 2024-05-08
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis use in medicine has become more widely used, however information and access continues to be opaque. On this episode, Dr. Benjamin Caplan dis...
Regenerative Medicine -— Groks Science Show 2024-05-01
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Regenerative medicine has been largely underdeveloped in the United States, while it has been embraced elsewhere. On this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Gross d...
Disciplined Listening -— Groks Science Show 2024-04-24
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
General conversation conventions may not establish effective communication. What does it take to be a good listener? On this episode, Michael Reddin...
Quakes Clouds Cardio -— Groks Science Show 2024-04-17
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More from the world of science news! On this episode, the crew reviews the recent Taiwan quake, cloud seeding, and healthy science.
Space Oddities -— Groks Science Show 2024-04-10
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Physical experiments sometimes yield unexpected and anomalous results. What do these oddities tell us about the nature of the universe? On this epis...
Traumatic Growth -— Groks Science Show 2024-04-03
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Atoms and Neurons -— Groks Science Show 2024-03-27
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The science news roundup returns. On this episode, we discussed the latest developments in nuclear energy and machine-brain interfaces.
Critical Learning -— Groks Science Show 2024-03-20
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to think critically is a challenging skill to master. How does the influence of the early environment affect this development? On this epis...
Power Foods -— Groks Science Show 2024-03-13
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dietary modifications to lose weight can often be fraught with difficulty and confusion. Can power foods help? On this episode, Dr. Neal Barnard dis...
Round Up -— Groks Science Show 2024-03-06
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The science news round up is back! On this episode, we discussed nuclear batteries and geohacking the environment with viruses.
Twenty Three -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-28
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Robot Literati -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-21
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Advances in artificial intelligence are now affecting areas such as writing and literature. How can computers learn to write? On this episode, Dr. D...
Sports Analytics -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-14
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can an applied mathematical and statistical understanding of sports improve these games for coaches, players and fans? On this episode, Dr. Tim C...
Sugar Sugar -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-07
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Medical Legacy -— Groks Science Show 2024-01-31
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare in the United States exhibits severe inequalities for individuals of color and rural populations. How does one address these deep rooted m...
Adrenaline Dominance -— Groks Science Show 2024-01-24
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrenaline is a key hormone and neurotransmitter in the body that is often associated with the fight or flight response. However, excess amounts of a...
Business Technology -— Groks Science Show 2024-01-17
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Establishing a business can be an arduous task, but how can technology benefit this process? On this episode, Shane Mishler discussed the implementat...
Space Shuttle -— Groks Science Show 2024-01-10
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 astr...
Sustainable Aluminum -— Groks Science Show 2024-01-03
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The history of the discovery and manufacturing of aluminum can provide profound insights into managing material sustainability. On this episode, Dr. S...
Planetary Insides -— Groks Science Show 2023-12-27
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The surface and atmosphere of planets are their most obvious features, but what is buried beneath their surfaces? On this episode, Dr. Sabine Stanley ...
Technological Marketing -— Groks Science Show 2023-12-20
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Technological advances in areas such as artificial intelligence are informing creative decisions in marketing. How will this affect businesses and co...
Surgeon Maverick -— Groks Science Show 2023-12-13
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Her Spacetime -— Groks Science Show 2023-12-06
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our modern description of the physical universe would not have been possible without the contributions of pioneering women scientists. On this episod...
Cosmic Chaos -— Groks Science Show 2023-11-29
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 dis...
Global Environment -— Groks Science Show 2023-11-22
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Conference of the Parties (COP) has annually gathered representatives from around the world to address climate change, but the inner workings of t...
Universe Purpose -— Groks Science Show 2023-11-15
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 episo...
Facing Death -— Groks Science Show 2023-11-08
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All our lives are hurtling towards the same inevitable conclusion. The ways in which science can inform our understanding of the inevitable are still...
Ourselves Equation -— Groks Science Show 2023-11-01
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can advances in the science of artificial intelligence and consciousness inform advances in the physical sciences? On this episode, George Musser...
Earth Parallels -— Groks Science Show 2023-10-25
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our planet has undergone remarkable transformations over the course of its natural history, but parallel reminders of those days can still be observed...
Sugar Unglued -— Groks Science Show 2023-10-18
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Medical Art -— Groks Science Show 2023-10-11
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Technological and scientific advances have revolutionized the field of medicine, but has it left everyone better off? On this episode, Dr. Allen Suss...
Techlash -— Groks Science Show 2023-10-04
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The current dominance by a few technology companies has many similarities to the gilded age, including the detrimental effects on society. Who is mak...
Hypothesis Driven -— Groks Science Show 2023-09-27
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Typical business development processes often ignore the principle of hypothesis driven science. How can these scientific approaches be applied to bus...
Last Island -— Groks Science Show 2023-09-20
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Pandemic Information -— Groks Science Show 2023-09-13
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID pandemic saw many fringe medical ideas brought to bear on public policy, surprisingly by highly influential medical professionals. What les...
Biodiesel Cars -— Groks Science Show 2023-09-06
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the ongoing changes to the global climate, what can average citizens do to help curb emissions? Can biodiesel cars be a solution? On this episo...
Sex Talk -— Groks Science Show 2023-08-30
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Communication between men and women can be fraught with misunderstanding and difficulty. How can a scientific understanding of the issue help? On th...
Artificial Intelligence -— Groks Science Show 2023-08-23
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence, with large language models like ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many fields and occup...
On Disinformation -— Groks Science Show 2023-08-16
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The vast amount of information that pervades our modern world has become overrun by disinformation, which serves to threaten the reliability of truthf...
ADHD Refocused -— Groks Science Show 2023-08-09
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD can be a debilitating condition for those unaware or unprepared to address its requirements. What are strategies for living with ADHD? On this ...
Muscles -— Groks Science Show 2023-08-02
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Blockchain Reaction -— Groks Science Show 2023-07-26
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Changes to the global economy will place a greater emphasis on effective information sharing and connections. How can blockchain technology enable th...
Expired Mindsets -— Groks Science Show 2023-07-19
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Individuals may find themselves holding on to mindsets that no longer serve their best interests. How does one release these patterns of behavior? O...
Ethnocide -— Groks Science Show 2023-07-12
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Astrophysics Stories -— Groks Science Show 2023-07-05
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Astrophysics and acting may seem like very different fields of endeavor, but ones which can mutually inform one another. On this episode, Dr. Aowama ...
Demonic Foes -— Groks Science Show 2023-06-28
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
History is filled with accounts of supernatural and paranormal experiences that are as yet unaccounted for by modern science. How can these events be...
Ice -— Groks Science Show 2023-06-21
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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?...
Starstruck -— Groks Science Show 2023-06-14
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pursuing a career in astrophysics is challenging enough without the additional barriers that are often encountered by women and minorities. How is it...
Emotional Intelligence -— Groks Science Show 2023-06-07
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding emotional intelligence and the way it impacts behavior is essential for fully realizing oneself. However, the process is often not well...
Perceptual Style -— Groks Science Show 2023-05-31
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The manner in which individuals view the world is determined by the perceptual processes in the brain. How do variations in perceptual styles affect ...
Science Communication -— Groks Science Show 2023-05-24
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Communicating scientific discoveries is often a skill that is not developed among scientists, but it is one that is especially important in a crisis. ...
Long Illness -— Groks Science Show 2023-05-17
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sleeping Beauties -— Groks Science Show 2023-05-10
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 prop...
Entrepreneurial Education -— Groks Science Show 2023-05-03
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Suffrage -— Groks Science Show 2023-04-26
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
LADA -— Groks Science Show 2023-04-19
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults is better known by the acronym LADA. The disorder affects millions, but is often misunderstood and undiagnosed. ...
Earth Life -— Groks Science Show 2023-04-12
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fa...
Drag Beauty -— Groks Science Show 2023-04-05
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. L...
Champagne Science -— Groks Science Show 2023-03-29
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The modern day production of champagne owes much to the pioneering innovations of the champagne widows. On this episode, Rebecca Rosenberg discussed ...
Retirement Economics -— Groks Science Show 2023-03-22
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Devil Element -— Groks Science Show 2023-03-15
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 contai...
Understandable Economics -— Groks Science Show 2023-03-08
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economics is often presented in a manner that obfuscates the meaning of its pronouncements. How can economics be better understood? On this episode,...
Look Both Ways -— Groks Science Show 2023-03-01
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For those living with a physical disability, the major challenges more often arise from confronting and overcoming personal and institutional biases. ...
Power Rivals -— Groks Science Show 2023-02-23
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Technological advances have brought to light the growing rivalry between the U.S. and China. How will this rivalry define the future going forward? ...
Creative Together -— Groks Science Show 2023-02-15
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid technological changes are altering the way that organizations innovate. How can facilitating group creativity help? On this episode, Dr. Steve...
Path Immunity -— Groks Science Show 2023-02-08
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be taxing on many fronts, but the psychological and mental health aspects are often not effectively addressed. On th...
Immeasurable Outcomes -— Groks Science Show 2023-02-01
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The age of outcomes based learning has severely undermined the broad education afforded by the liberal arts. How can Shakespeare survive in the age o...
Koalas -— Groks Science Show 2023-01-25
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Koalas are an amazing species found across Australia, but their natural history and uncertain future remain largely unknown to most. On this episode,...
Reproductive Justice Rights -— Groks Science Show 2023-01-18
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Pop Psychology -— Groks Science Show 2023-01-11
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pop psychology often addresses a gamut of claims from extrasensory perception to brain training games. How do we evaluate these different claims? On...
Brain Reboot -— Groks Science Show 2023-01-04
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Major depressive disorders affect millions of individuals daily, but some of the most effective treatments still have an uncertain stigma surrounding ...
Karluk Expedition -— Groks Science Show 2022-12-28
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 disc...
Cosmic Roots -— Groks Science Show 2022-12-21
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The conflict between science and religion can be traced to several observations in cosmology dating back millennia. What are the origins of these ide...
Space Craze -— Groks Science Show 2022-12-14
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 fascinati...
Genome Defense -— Groks Science Show 2022-12-07
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sleep Prescription -— Groks Science Show 2022-11-30
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Pirate Evolution -— Groks Science Show 2022-11-23
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 evol...
Better Broths -— Groks Science Show 2022-11-16
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. O...
Slow Birding -— Groks Science Show 2022-11-09
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Silent Fire -— Groks Science Show 2022-11-02
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Emotional Intelligence -— Groks Science Show 2022-10-26
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Developing a complete intelligence requires more than just learning facts and figures. Teaching emotional intelligence in children is equally importa...
Geek Girls -— Groks Science Show 2022-10-19
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although technological advances have been produced in Silicon Valley, the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has been lacking. On this ep...
Puppy Year -— Groks Science Show 2022-10-12
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The development of puppies into full grown dogs demonstrates much about both their behavior and our own. On this episode, Dr. Alexandra Horowitz disc...
ADHD Brain -— Groks Science Show 2022-10-05
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a debilitating condition, but how do we improve the lived os those with ADHD? On this episode,...
Age Reboot-— Groks Science Show 2022-09-28
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Advances in the science of aging are revealing new approaches to extending and enhancing the lifespan. On this episode, Dr. Michael Roizen discussed ...
American Demon -— Groks Science Show 2022-09-21
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Trauma EMDR -— Groks Science Show 2022-09-14
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Psychological trauma is often a debilitating condition for those who experience it, but therapies can often be ineffective. Can EMDR therapy help all...
Outgrowing Capitalism -— Groks Science Show 2022-09-07
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although capitalism has led to the creation of wealth across the globe, severe inequalities and inefficiencies remain in the system. How can we recti...
Disinformation -— Groks Science Show 2022-08-31
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the information age, disinformation has become a pernicious issue that has overtaken the digital landscape. How do we identify and handle disinfor...
Mindreader -— Groks Science Show 2022-08-24
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 discuss...
Existential Physics -— Groks Science Show 2022-08-17
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Light Life -— Groks Science Show 2022-08-10
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Changes to the global environment will require innovative solutions, perhaps even involving novel applications of photosynthesis. On this episode, Dr...
Green Deal -— Groks Science Show 2022-08-03
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The changes to the global environment will require addressing economic, scientific, and social justice issues. On this episode, Eric Davidson discuss...
Taskforce 714 -— Groks Science Show 2022-07-27
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the history of warfare, rapidly adapting and utilizing new technologies has been key to success. On this episode, Dr. Richard Schultz disc...
Dream Existence -— Groks Science Show 2022-07-20
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although the nature of reality may appear to be solidly constructed, our conscious experiences may arise from other fundamental properties of nature. ...
Human Story -— Groks Science Show 2022-07-13
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
December 41 -— Groks Science Show 2022-07-06
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...