Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

The internet has enabled a brand of anonymous negativity that often manifests physically. On this episode, Robyn Harding discussed her new book, The Haters.

Reducing pathogens in indoor environments is a major challenge, which can benefit from novel approaches. On this episode, John Rajchert discussed the development of Far UVC technology.

Public awareness of institutional malfeasance relies on investigative journalists. How has the landscape of such activism changed? On this episode, Barrett Brown discussed his book, My Glorious Defeats.

Leadership does not require exerting complete control. Rather, the most effective leaders empower their organizations and individuals for success. On this episode, James Wetrich discussed his book, Stifled: Where Good Leaders Go Wrong.

Federalism may seem inherent in the United States constitution, but it is a concept that has seen constant refinement, particularly in the interbellum period of the early 1800s. On this episode, Dr. Alison LaCroix discussed her book, The Interbellum Constitution.

The history of the Doolittle Raid in WWII continues to reveal unresolved mysteries regarding the vanishing eighth plane. On this episode, Dan Hampton discussed his book, Vanishing Act.

The 1999 WTO protests were a landmark event in history, but one that has been largely forgotten. What lessons were learned from this event? On this episode, DW Gibson discussed his book, One Week to Change the World.

Even the best ideas can be lost in the deluge of information that surround us daily. How can the best thoughts be conveyed? On this episode, Rhea Wessel discussed her book, Write Like a Thought Leader.

Perhaps no other river in the United States is as iconic as the Mississippi River. What is the past, present, and future of this river? On this episode, Bryce Upholt discussed his book, The Great River.

Traumatic events often leave indelible marks on mental health. What are the avenues for healing? On this episode, Banning Lyon discussed his book, The Chair and the Valley.

What are the unique features of human beings that distinguishes it as a species? Information processing and the ability to apply knowledge may be key factors. On this episode, Leslie Valiant discussed his new book, The Importance of Being Educable.

Does anger lead to the dark side? Should we drink raw milk? What's up with water? On this episode, we look at the science behind these questions.

Cannabis use in medicine has become more widely used, however information and access continues to be opaque. On this episode, Dr. Benjamin Caplan discussed his book, The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook.

Regenerative medicine has been largely underdeveloped in the United States, while it has been embraced elsewhere. On this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Gross discussed regenerative medicine.

General conversation conventions may not establish effective communication. What does it take to be a good listener? On this episode, Michael Reddington discussed his book, The Disciplined Listening Method.

More from the world of science news! On this episode, the crew reviews the recent Taiwan quake, cloud seeding, and healthy science.

Physical experiments sometimes yield unexpected and anomalous results. What do these oddities tell us about the nature of the universe? On this episode, Dr. Harry Cliff discussed his book, Space Oddities.

The world can be a traumatic place, but how do we learn and grow from traumatic experiences? On this episode, Dr. Christine Gibson discussed her book, The Modern Trauma Toolkit.

The science news roundup returns. On this episode, we discussed the latest developments in nuclear energy and machine-brain interfaces.

Learning to think critically is a challenging skill to master. How does the influence of the early environment affect this development? On this episode, Tracy King discussed her book, Learning to Think.

Dietary modifications to lose weight can often be fraught with difficulty and confusion. Can power foods help? On this episode, Dr. Neal Barnard discussed his book, The Power Foods Diet.

The science news round up is back! On this episode, we discussed nuclear batteries and geohacking the environment with viruses.

This episode marks the twenty-third anniversary of the Groks Science Show, which first started airing as a radio show and podcast in February of 2001. On this episode, we look back at the past and gaze forward to the future of science on the show.

Advances in artificial intelligence are now affecting areas such as writing and literature. How can computers learn to write? On this episode, Dr. Dennis Yi Tenen discussed his book, Literacy Theory for Robots.

How can an applied mathematical and statistical understanding of sports improve these games for coaches, players and fans? On this episode, Dr. Tim Chartier discussed his new book, Get in the Game.