Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breakneck pace. How could these advancements change society? On this episode, Dr. Chase Cunningham discussed his books, Gabriel and Variable.

Shame is often viewed as a negative emotion, but can it be used to empower our personal development. On this episode, Dr. Abbie Marono discussed her book, Work in Progress: The Road to Empowerment, The Journey Through Shame.

Resistance to oppressive forces is not an easy feat in any situation, much less in a totalitarian regime. On this episode, Richard Jay Hutto discussed his book, The Countess and the Nazis.

Mindset determination can seem relatively straightforward until the implementation is attempted. How do we establish positive mindsets? On this episode, Dr. Wendy Zimmer discussed her book, The Force Continuum.

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are a growing health issue, requiring new approaches to care. On this episode, Lisa Skinner discussed her book, Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's: It's Secret Faces.

Does evolution lead inevitably to consciousness? What are the biological advantages for conscious systems? On this episode, Dr. Francisco Aboitz discussed his book, A History of Bodies, Brains, and Minds.

Evolution of sexual behaviors takes many forms in the animal kingdom. How does this manifest in human relationships? On this episode, Dr. Nathan Lents discussed his book, Sexual Evolution.

Expeditions to reach the North Pole were ultimately successful through aerial approaches. How did technology enable this success? On this episode, Buddy Levy discussed his book, Realm of Ice and Sky.

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.