Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

What does it take to make an impact in the tech publishing world? What leadership qualities and values do we need to build a successful and trustworthy organization? On this episode, Glenn Rifkin talks about the founder of IDG publishing and the lessons to thrive in the global computer publishing industry.

Cancer can take its toll on not only the patient, but also on the family, friends and caregivers that surround them. How do people cope with a cancer diagnosis? On this episode, Dr. Steven A. Curley discussed some of these stories in his new book, In My Hands.

Living on earth may be tough, but what about living in outer space? On this episode, Colin Stuart discussed how to live in space in the not-so-distant future.

The world may seem like an illogical place at time, but is there room for logic in an illogical world? On this episode. Dr. Eugenia Cheng discussed the art of logic in an illogical world.

A cemetery may not seem like the most ideal place to conduct science, but Mount Auburn Cemetery is involving citizens in a wide variety of scientific projects. On this episode, Paul Kwiatkowski and Jeanne Mooney discussed citizen science at Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Sleep is an essential part of our lives, but one that we rarely think about, unless something goes wrong. On this episode, Henry Nicholls discussed the neuroscience of sleep.

Traumatic brain injury and other brain disorders can be difficult to diagnose properly. Eye tracking is one technique to assess neurological function. On this episode, Dr. Jam Ghajar discussed neurological eye tracking.

Kids can be picky eaters, but is it possible to change their eating habits for the better? On this episode, Chef Gigi Gaggero discussed winning the food fight with kids.

What is the future of cargo delivery? Two brothers think it is in drones. On this episode, brothers Svilen and Konstantin Rangelov talk about their drone project, The Black Swan, that can transport 800 pounds of cargo over 1500 miles.

Sand is the most consumed natural resources on earth, incorporated in building materials throughout the world. But, are we endanger of depleting this resource? On this episode, Vince Beiser discussed the story of sand.

The modern world can be daunting to all creatures, especially the wild cats of America. On this episode, Will Solzenburg discussed his new book, Heart of a Lion.

What is the inner life of a fish? Is it possible to know what a fish knows? On this episode, Dr. Jonathan Balcombe discussed what a fish knows.

How can Heavy Metal music help us understand the Heisenberg uncertainty principle? On this episode, Dr. Philip Moriarty discussed heavy metal music and quantum physics.

New encryption methods and blockchain technology may assist with cybersecurity. On this episode, Larry Castro discussed advances in cybersecurity.

Hormones control just about everything in our bodies, but the scientific study of hormones has a long and sordid history. On this episode, Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein discussed the history of hormones.

The famous discoveries made by the investigators at the Jane Goodall campsite in Gombe were perhaps made possible by Ruth Davis. Who was she and what happened to her? On this episode, Dr. Dale Peterson discussed the Ghosts of Gombe.

Can you search what you see? Hardware and software improvements are enabling a new way for us to see the world. On this program, Kavita Bala joins us to talk about visual search and what it means for consumers and future of AR/VR.

Technology often comes into conflict with nature. How has technology changed how we interact with the world? On this episode, Lawrence Millman discussed issues in his book: At The End of the World.

Optimal hydration is important for our bodies to function properly, but are there sources of water that are more hydrating than others. On this episode, Gina Bria discussed the importance of hydration and the fourth phase of water.

Can poor jaw development lead to disorders like sleep disturbances? On this episode, Dr. Paul Erlich discussed the hidden epidemic of poor jaw development.

Heredity is often taught as a straightforward biological concept involving one gene and one trait, but all of the factors involved in heredity are more complicated. On this episode, Carl Zimmer discussed heredity.

Anger may be one of the most difficult emotions to manage, but how can we manage healthy and destructive anger? On this episode, Bernard Golden discussed anger management.

Uncovering the mysteries of the brain is an ongoing endeavor. So, what do we really know about the brain? On this episode, Dr. David Linden discussed these issues in the new book, Think Tank.

Dinosaurs have long captivated the public imagination, but how much do we really know about their history? On this episode, Dr. Steve Brusatte discussed the rise and fall of the dinosaurs.

Sports are a big part of popular culture, but how can neuroscience improve how professional sports are played? On this episode, Zach Schonbrun discussed the neuroscience of sports.