Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

Author and journalist Rachel Swaby discussed a few of the substantial contributions that women have made to science.

Chronic stress causes negative impacts to the brain but caffeine can help to mitigate these effects. On this program, Rodrigo Cunha discusses the relationship between caffeine, stress, emotions

Artificial intelligence and robotics will change the economy of the future. On this episode, Kip Marlow discussed the economics of AI.

What will the future bring? On this episode, Steven Kotler discusses how science fiction ideas have moved from the imagination of authors to real innovations that will impact our lives

The countries of the world have not yet come to a global agreement on limiting the greenhouse gases climate change. On this program, Nobel Laureate Yuan T. Lee discusses the Future Earth program.

Despite years of research, we still do not understand much about the actual development of Alzheimers disease. On this episode, Dr. Melissa Murray joins us to discuss some of the recent research implicating two different proteins, tau and beta-amyloid.

Millions of people paid to watch the Mayweather Pacquiao boxing match. Why? On this episode, we talk with English professor and cage fighter Dr. Jonathan Gottschall.

What is epigenetics and how can our lifestyle influence the expression of our genes? On this episode, Dr. Mitchell L. Gaynor discussed the gene therapy plan.

In different earth periods, scientists have speculated that the planet was covered in glacier. On this program, Daniel Herwartz shows how the past climate can be reconstructed through oxygen isotope analysis.

In their pursuit of truth and understanding of the natural world, scientists have been known to step on some toes. On this episode, Professor Alice Dreger discussed the conflicts between social justice activists and scientists.

Affordable and efficient energy storage is the holy grail of energy technology. On this program, Maher El-Kady discussed the science and synthesis of graphene based storage devices.

Have you ever wondered if it is okay to get all 13 essential vitamins from a gummy bear? On this episode, Catherine Price discussed the history of American confusion and obsession with vitamins.

Parenting is a daunting task, but separating science from pseudo-science in child rearing is even more challenging. On this episode, Dr. Stephen Hupp dispelled the great myths of child development.

Advances in genomics are allowing us to see how a person and DNA interacts with their environment and lifestyle to influence his or her health. On this episode, Dr. Eric Green discussed genomic technology and precision medicine.

While medical advances have helped to overcome many life threatening illnesses, cancer still strikes fear in many. On this episode, Sanjiv Gambir discusses the detection of tumor cells using blood sampling.

That male and female brains are wired differently is simultaneously well-accepted and controversial. On this episode, Dr. Ruben Gur discussed functional and anatomical sex differences in the brain.

End of life care is rarely discussed, although it is perhaps one of the most important conversations that one must have. On this episode, Dr. Angelo Volandes discussed end-of-life medical care.

Professional football players today play a highly regulated game, but the toughest rules of all are the laws of physics. On this episode, Dr. Timothy Gay discusses the physics of football.

X-rays have come a long way. On this program, Janos Hajdu and Thomas Eckberg, discuss the latest frontier in x-ray imaging.

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality in American men. On this episode, Edwin Reyes tells us about the role of the androgen receptor in circulating tumor cells.

Touch is a sensation that may be overlooked, but is essential to our development, everyday language, and emotional well-being. On this episode, Prof. David Linden discussed the neuroscience of touch.

Since the theory of quantum mechanics became accepted, we have been living in a world of quantum leaps. On this episode, Dr. Robert Crease discussed how terms from quantum mechanics found their way into everyday discourse.

A prevailing notion of economics is that individuals act rationally and in their own self-interest. Research has recently shown that this is not necessarily the case. On this program, David Victor discusses how experience affects negotiation tactics

Can we make government more friendly to science and technology? Yes we can. On this episode, Dr. Benjamin Krinsky discusses affecting scientific policy

Finding time to accomplish tasks can be a challenge. On this episode, Mitzi Weinman discussed strategies for personal management.