Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

The excitement surrounding the advances in physics can be more difficult to convey than the actual advances themselves. On this episode, Tasneem Zehra Husain discussed the exciting threads weaving through the history of physics.

What drives the beauty premium effect? On this episode, Jaclyn Wong discussed recent studies aimed at answering these question.

Particle entanglement is a strange prediction of quantum mechanics. On this episode, Dr. Jason Gallicchio discussed particle entanglement, quasars, and more.

Satirical commentary on public events is nothing new, but now may be a greater force in shaping modern discourse. On this episode, Sophia McClennen discussed how satire is saving the nation.

Alan Turing was one of the most influential mathematicians in the development of computer science and artificial intelligence. On the episode, Dr. Barry Cooper discussed the life and work of Turing.

Science is based on accepting uncertainties. In contrast, business and politics tend to aver the unknown. On this program, Baruch Fischoff discusses how scientists can improve communicating risks and uncertainties.

Curiosity is the name of the Mars rover that has recently begun exploring the red planet for signs of past habitability. On this episode, Rob Manning discussed the challenges of constructing the rover.

While a select few remember their adolescent years fondly, most of us want to pretend they never happened. On this episode, Laurence Steinberg discussed the neuroscience of adolescence.

The theory of evolution explains how the fittest traits survive in a species, but not how those traits arise in the first place. On this episode, Andreas Wagner discussed the arrival of the fittest.

Olfaction plays an important role in our lives. On this episode, David Kern discusses how the loss of smell can predict impending death and affect our love life.

According to plate tectonics, volcanoes arise where two plates meet. However, volcano chains like those that form the Hawaii islands occur in the middle of the plates. On this program, Gillian Foulger discusses current theories in intraplate volcano sites.

The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora precipitated three years of dramatic global events that are only now being traced to the eruption. On this episode, Dr. Gillen Wood discuss the effects of this eruption.

Mental trauma is a growing issue in society, yet current treatments may not be addressing the issue. On this program, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk discussed new methods for healing mental trauma in his book, The Body Keeps the Score.

The Ebola virus has been making headlines since the spread of the virus in West Africa. On this episode, Dr. Brenda Wilson discussed the Ebola virus.

Bulk carbon comes in many different forms from pencil lead to diamonds. At the nanoscopic level, the properties become even more exotic. On this program, Hari Manoharan talks about what happens when nanostructures of carbon are combined.

Advances in technology have changed the way we work, the way we socialize, and the way we learn. On this episode, Michael Harris discusses what constant connectedness means for the well being of future generations.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has far reaching influence beyond that of psychiatric diagnosis. On this episode, Dr. Allen Frances discussed saving normal.

This episode we speak with neuroscientist Dr. Sliman Bensmaia. He tells us about his research on touch, how our hands feel, how our brains process this information, and how this research is being used to design better prostheses.

Can a digitally encrypted currency uproot the financial institutions of the world? On this episode, Jimmy Homma discusses bitcoins.

We do a lot for our pets and often even treat them like family members. But, they are paying us back by improving our health. On this episode, Dr. Alan Beck, Director of the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University discussed the effect that animals have on the physical and psychological well being of the people they spend time with.

Overpopulation affects not only humans but also wildlife. On this episode, Stephanie Feldstein discussed the crowded planet.

Health care data is increasingly vulnerable to hackers. On this episode, Paul Oster discussed protecting health care data.

Cats and dogs are companions, protectors, and health improvers? Recent studies show that cats and dogs may benefit us in ways that go beyond companionship. On this episode, we discuss research findings that show how these animals can boost our health.

Water is fundamental to all life but little is actually known about its inter-molecular dynamics and structures. On this program, Anders Nilsson talks about the frontiers of water science.

How much can our own genetics determine the diagnosis of our illness or determine the course of treatment? On this episode, we discuss precision medicine and the role of women in this rapidly developing field.