Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

How much do environmental circumstances determine the actions of individuals, particularly those in law enforcement? What happens when good police turn to crime? On this episode, Michael Cannell discussed his book, Blood and the Badge.

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence is reshaping modern society. How does this reflect the past and future of these representations? On this episode, Dr. Julie Wosk discussed her book, Artificial Women

The detrimental effects of excessive soda consumption are well known, but have been downplayed by the industry. How did soda companies influence the science studying this issue? On this episode, Dr. Susan Greenhalgh discussed her book, Soda Science.

Solar storms are poorly understood, but investigating the corona of the sun may hold the answers. On this episode, Dr. Andrew Fraknoi discussed the Parker Solar Probe.

Although modern life seems to be constantly moving, it is important to take time to rest and recharge. On this episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith discussed her book, Sacred Rest.

The ecological diversity of inland water systems are often ignored, but have a profound impact on our environment. On this episode, Dr. David Strayer discussed his book, Beyond the Sea.

The transition from fossil fuels to electrical power in automobiles is placing new demands on rare earth metals. How can these resources be utilized effectively? On this episode, Vince Beiser discussed his book, Power Metal.

The study of free will is often couched in broadly philosophical terms, but is it possible to develop a science of free will? On this episode, Dr. Roy F. Baumeister discussed his book, The Science of Free Will.

A picture says a thousand words, but attention to good design and imagery in science communication is often overlooked. How can we promote good visual elements in science? On this episode, Felice Frankel discussed her books, The Visual Elements.

Although the medieval period may seem to be greatly underdeveloped, the history of the age may be able to inform the construction of a modern sustainable society. On this episode, Dr. Annette Kehnel discussed her book, The Green Ages.

Humans have now begun to influence the climatic conditions of the earth, but how can we use our collective efforts to guide a solarpunk future? On this episode, Dr. Phoebe Wagner discussed her book, Almanac for the Anthropocene.

The onslaught of digital media continues to compete for our limited attention spans. How do we survive in the digital age? On this episode, Dr. Richard Cytowic discussed his book, Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age.

The oceans cover most of the surface of the earth, but they still remain largely unexplored, particularly in their deepest regions. On this episode, James Bradley discussed the ocean depths.

The gang is back for the science news roundup to discuss applications of artificial intelligence. On this episode, we explore AI in nuclear reactors and protein folding.

Advancements in artificial intelligence have raised concerns about their impact on human well being. What are the benefits of this new technology? On this episode, Drs. Ravi Bapna and Anindya Ghose discussed their book, Thrive: Maximizing Well-Being in the Age of AI.

Engaging the brain to receive information requires activating particular neural circuits that mediate surprise. On this episode, Rich Carr discussed his new book, Surprised: The Science and Art of Engagement.

Hypothyroidism is often caused by an overlooked, but prevalent, autoimmune condition known as Hashimoto Thyroditis. On this episode, Dr. Heather Stone discussed these thyroid disorders.

Human impact on the environment has a long history spanning more than a half a millennia. On this episode, Prof. Sunil Amrith discussed his book, The Burning Earth.

Neurodiversity contributes to the breadth of societal interactions, but has not been well addressed in the workplace. On this episode, Dr. Ludmila Praslova discussed her book, The Canary Code.

Sharks may be one of the most fearsome creatures of the oceans, but how much is known about their natural history? On this episode, Dr. John Long discussed his book, The Secret History of Sharks.

Modern life has provided many creature comforts that may cause more harm than benefit for our health. What is the benefit of discomfort? On this episode, Paul Taylor discussed his book, Death by Comfort.

Technological design is often hampered by runaway features with limited utility. How do we design a better future? On this episode, Scott Doorley discussed his book, Assembling Tomorrow.

What are the limitations and promises of artificial intelligence? How do we employ it effectively? On this episode, Dr. Pedro Domingos discussed his book, 2040, A Silicon Valley Satire.

The human brain operates in a manner to predict changes in the environment, but what happens when this prediction window changes? On this episode, Alexander Boldizar discussed his book, The Man Who Saw Seconds.

Technological advances have inundated daily lives and resulted in a massive oversubscription in unnecessary activities. How do we take back our time? On this episode, Julio Vincent Gambuto discussed his book, Please Unsubscribe, Thanks.