Claim OwnershipGroks Science Radio Show and Podcast
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Weekly science radio program hosted by Dr. Charles Lee and Dr. Frank Ling. Each show features interviews with scientists and technical innovators, humorous commentary on recent discoveries, plus the Grokotron 5000 and the World Famous Question of the Week! Tune in every week and rediscover the world as you think you know it.
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Science is a difficult endeavor, but made more difficult when the scientific community punishes those who are correct. On this episode, Matt Kaplan discussed his book, I Told You So: Scientists Who were Ridiculed, Exiled, and Imprisoned for Being Right.
Protecting the global environment is a daunting task for scientists, but how can we implement the most effective changes. On this episode, Holly Erin Copeland discussed her book, Inner Rewilding.
Sanskrit is one of the foundational languages of human history, with linguists debating fundamental rules regarding its organization. On this episode, Dr. Rishi Rajpopat discussed, Panini and his Perfect Rule.
Empathy is often viewed as a soft skill in the world of business, but is it actually essential for any leadership structure? On this episode, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller discussed her book, The Empathic Leader.
A healthy gut microbiome is essential for the normal operations of the body, but it is often misunderstood. On this episode, Dr. Oscar Coetzee discussed the gut microbiome.
Facing a cancer diagnosis can be a daunting prospect, which can be helped by having a playbook. On this episode, Joelle Kaufman discussed her book, Crushing the Cancer Curveball.
Friction is essential for the physical operations of everything from stars to machines to atomic forces. On this episode, Dr. Jennifer Vail discussed her book, Friction: A Biography.
The scientific understanding of the brain owes much to the founding of one of the seminal research centers, The Montreal Neurological Institute. On this episode, Yvan Prkachin discussed its history in his new book, Wired Together.
The effects of early childhood trauma can impact generations through both biological and psychological mechanisms. On this episode, Dr. Frank Putnam discussed his book, Old Before Their Time.
Can the complexity of the universe be described in terms of a simple rule based system? On this episode, Dr. Steven Wolfram discussed cellular automata, from an interview originally aired on 10.15.03.
Fullerenes have found applications in many areas of the physical sciences, but can it also influence biological health? On this episode, Chris Burres discussed his book, Live Longer and Better.
Advances in quantum computing are based on fundamental scientific advances in condensed matter physics. On this episode, Dr. Steven Chu discussed cooling atoms with lasers, from an interview originally broadcast 02.25.04.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping all aspects of the modern world, including the military battlefield. How will AI impact future conflicts? On this episode, Col. Dr. George Dougherty discussed his book, Beast in the Machine.
Vaccines have greatly improved public health, but their continued use is being hampered by misinformation, distrust, and inequity. On this episode, Dr. Seth Berkley discussed his book, Fair Doses.
Submarines are marvels of modern technological warfare, but the story of one of the most effective, the USS Tang, has not widely known. On this episode, Tom Clavin discussed his book, Running Deep.
Navigating the medical system can be daunting when dealing with an illness. What lessons can we learn from a broader perspective? On this episode, Jonathan Gleason discussed his book, Field Guide to Falling Ill.
The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative was set up to study the causes and impact of the Deepwater Horizon spill. What were the outcomes of this initiative? On this episode, Justin Shapiro discussed the history of the initiative.
Hormones are important regulators of our health, but often receive less attention than other major systems in the body. On this episode, Dr. Nayan Patel discussed hormone health.
The earth is influenced by the environment of the solar system, yet these factors have not been fully appreciated. On this episode, Dr. Dagomar Degroot discussed his book, Ripples on the Cosmic Ocean.
Neurotechnological advances are occurring at a rapid pace. How can we address the ethical implications of these emerging methods? On this episode, Dr. Sean Pauzauskie discussed his book, Stage of Fools.
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I really like the music selections. Please share the names of the artists. BTW, a great podcast.