Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

Science and art may seem like widely divergent fields of human endeavor, but advances in science are now influencing contemporary art. On this program, Arthur I. Miller discussed the colliding worlds of science and art.

Physicists tell us that the normal matter is not the majority of the matter that exists. On this episode, Dr. Katherine Freese discusses the mysterious nature of dark matter and dark energy.

Why do many Asian American youths excel academically? On this program, Dr. Amy Hsin discusses the factors that underlie the academic success of certain ethnicities.

Video games are a huge part of the lives of countless kids and adults alike. On this episode, Blake Harris discusses the history of the video game industry.

No one likes getting sick, not even plants. On this episode, Talia Karasov explains her research on how plants and pathogens coevolve and the possible implications that this work might have on crop science.

Are modern technologies the best? What are some traditional methods we should preserve? On this episode, we discussed earth sciences, natural disaster, fortran, and water purification with the man on the street.

Genes influence personality and risk for psychiatric disorders. On this episode, Dr. Abraham Palmer discussed psychiatric genetics.

Does marijuana affect the brain? What is the scientific evidence? On this episode, Dr. Anne Speckhard discussed marijuana use and the brain.

Innovations in modern society have created several benefits to human health, but they may have also created changes to human development. On this episode, Dr. Martin Blaser discussed changes to the human microbiome.

Dr. Stephen Palumbi talks about his book, The Extreme Life of the Sea, on the fastest, oldest, and smallest creatures that live in the coldest, hottest, and deepest parts of the ocean.

The barriers to inventing and tinkering keep falling as computers become more powerful and 3D printing becomes ubiquitous. On this episode, Tracy McSheery discusses the opportunities for entrepreneurship.

We constantly making inferences about the thoughts and beliefs of others but how often do we get it right? On this episode, Dr. Nicholas Epley, professor at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business discusses Mindwise.

Computer business systems have been designed to streamline and increase productivity in various organizations. But, have these systems been implemented appropriately? On this episode, Simon Head discussed why smarter machines are making dumber humans.

The ocean is changing rapidly. Sophie McCoy explains her research on how these changes are affecting the marine ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest.

Most people would agree that a biological understanding of mental illness is an important effort. On this episode, Dr. Richard Davidson discussed positive states of mind.

Why do lab supplies cost so much? Is there a way to make science more efficient? On this episode, Tom Ruginis discussed improving the happiness of scientists and the quality of their research.

Thomas Edison is widely regarded as one of the greatest inventors. His influences on industry and technology remain with us today. On this episode, Leonard DeGraaf discussed the life and works of Thomas Edison.

What can our closest living relatives, great apes like the chimpanzee and bonobo, teach us about ourselves? On this episode, Dale Peterson joins us to discuss these fascinating, yet sadly endangered, animals.

Trillions of subatomic particles called neutrinos are zipping through our bodies every second of every day. On this episode, Dr. Ray Jayawardhana discussed the hunt for neutrinos.

Dr. Brad Gemmell gives us a glimpse into the secret predatory lives of seahorses, and describes how we are getting ideas from the anatomy of the jellyfish for designing vehicles for water and air travel.

How do the species of the world wind up in their geographical locations? On this episode, Prof. Alan De Queiroz discusses ocean crossings and speciation.

What is the nature of reality? And, how can math provide the answers? On this program, Prof. Max Tegmark discussed the ultimate nature of reality.

The wide array of eye designs in the animal kingdom reflects the critical role that sight plays in the well-being of an animal. On this episode, Dr. Ivan Schwab tells us the story of eye evolution.

Sir Ernest Shackleton and his journey to Antartica is best known for the heroic and epic tale of survival that ensued following the initial disasters that were encountered. On this program, Tim Jarvis discussed recreating this epic voyage of survival.

What is the BRAIN initiative? On this episode, neuroscientist Partha Mitra, offers background and insight.