Groks Science Radio Show And Podcast

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 fascination with space evolved over time? On this episode, Dr. Margaret Weitekamp discussed her new book, Space Craze.

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 a landmark legal case. On this episode, Jorge Contreras discussed his new book, The Genome Defense.

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 this episode, Dr. Aric Prather discussed his book, The Sleep Prescription.

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 evolve from the reality of their existence? On this episode, Dr. Rebecca Simon discussed her book, Why We Love Pirates.

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. On this episode, Jill Sheppard Davenport discussed her book, Better Broths and Healing Tonics.

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 this episode, Dr. Joan Strassman discussed her new book, Slow Birding.

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 inflammation? On this episode, Dr. Shilpa Ravella discussed her new book, A Silent Fire.

Developing a complete intelligence requires more than just learning facts and figures. Teaching emotional intelligence in children is equally important. On this episode, Rachel Katz discussed, The Emotionally Intelligent Child.

Although technological advances have been produced in Silicon Valley, the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has been lacking. On this episode, Dr. France Winddance Twine discussed her book, Geek Girls.

The development of puppies into full grown dogs demonstrates much about both their behavior and our own. On this episode, Dr. Alexandra Horowitz discussed her new book, The Year of the Puppy.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a debilitating condition, but how do we improve the lived os those with ADHD? On this episode, Tamara Rosier discussed her new book, Your Brain is Not Broken.

Advances in the science of aging are revealing new approaches to extending and enhancing the lifespan. On this episode, Dr. Michael Roizen discussed his book, The Great Age Reboot.

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 Cleveland are less recounted. On this episode, Daniel Stashower discussed his new book, American Demon.

Psychological trauma is often a debilitating condition for those who experience it, but therapies can often be ineffective. Can EMDR therapy help alleviate these problems? On this episode, Dr. Deborah Korn discussed her new book, Every Memory Deserves Respect.

Although capitalism has led to the creation of wealth across the globe, severe inequalities and inefficiencies remain in the system. How can we rectify these problems? On this episode, Marco Dondi discussed his new book, Outgrowing Capitalism.

In the information age, disinformation has become a pernicious issue that has overtaken the digital landscape. How do we identify and handle disinformation? On this episode, Donald Barclay discussed his new book, Disinformation.

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 discussed his new book, Mindreader.

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. Sabine Hossenfelder discussed her new book, Existential Physics.

Changes to the global environment will require innovative solutions, perhaps even involving novel applications of photosynthesis. On this episode, Dr. Raffael Jovine discussed his book, How Light Makes Life.

The changes to the global environment will require addressing economic, scientific, and social justice issues. On this episode, Eric Davidson discussed his new book, Science for a Green New Deal.