Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

The vast amount of information that pervades our modern world has become overrun by disinformation, which serves to threaten the reliability of truthful information and the foundations of democracy. On this episode, Dr. Lee McIntyre discussed his book, On Disinformation.

ADHD can be a debilitating condition for those unaware or unprepared to address its requirements. What are strategies for living with ADHD? On this episode, Dr. David Sitt discussed his new book, ADHD Refocused.

Muscles may be most associated with our ability to move and act in the world, but the natural history of muscle tissue is varied and intricate. On this episode, Dr. Roy Meals discussed his new book, Muscle.

Changes to the global economy will place a greater emphasis on effective information sharing and connections. How can blockchain technology enable these changes? On this episode, Elizabeth Varghese discussed her book, Blockchain Reaction.

Individuals may find themselves holding on to mindsets that no longer serve their best interests. How does one release these patterns of behavior? On this episode, Dr. Charryse Johnson discussed her book, Expired Mindsets.

Ethnocide describes the erasure of the culture of populations that has played a significant role in the history of the United States. On this episode, Barrett Holmes Pitner discussed ethnocide.

Astrophysics and acting may seem like very different fields of endeavor, but ones which can mutually inform one another. On this episode, Dr. Aowama Shields discussed her book, Life on Other Planets.

History is filled with accounts of supernatural and paranormal experiences that are as yet unaccounted for by modern science. How can these events be interpreted in understanding of the world. On this episode, Dr. Richard Gallagher discussed his book, Demonic Foes.

Ice has transformed our modern world in every area from basic creature comforts to medicine to sports. But, how did ice come to dominate our culture? On this episode, Dr. Amy Brady discussed the history of ice.

Pursuing a career in astrophysics is challenging enough without the additional barriers that are often encountered by women and minorities. How is it possible to navigate these challenges? On this episode, Sarafina El-Badry Nance discussed her book, Starstruck.

Understanding emotional intelligence and the way it impacts behavior is essential for fully realizing oneself. However, the process is often not well described. On this episode. Dr. Patrick Kilcarr discussed his new book, Leading an Emotionally Intelligent Life.

The manner in which individuals view the world is determined by the perceptual processes in the brain. How do variations in perceptual styles affect interactions in the environment? On this episode, Dr. Gary Jordan discussed his book, Unlock the Power of Your Perception.

Communicating scientific discoveries is often a skill that is not developed among scientists, but it is one that is especially important in a crisis. On this episode, Dr. Christopher Reddy discussed his new book, Science Communication in a Crisis.

The recent pandemic has brought to the public attention the nature of long illnesses as a public health emergency. How do we treat and live with long illnesses? On this episode, Dr. Juliet Morgan discussed her book, Long Illness.

The processes of creation in both nature and art often produce elements that must wait until their moment to shine. What can we learn from these properties of evolution and creativity? On this episode, Dr. Andreas Wagner discussed his new book, Sleeping Beauties.

Follow your passion and the money will follow. It is advice that is often given to young students, but how can we teach entrepreneurial skills? On this episode, Glen Dunzweiler discussed his book, A Degree in Homelessness.

The long history of the right to vote for women may often be taken for granted in the modern era. But, the history of the suffrage movement is one of richness and depth. On this episode, Dr. Ellen Carol Dubois discussed her new book, Suffrage.

Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults is better known by the acronym LADA. The disorder affects millions, but is often misunderstood and undiagnosed. On this episode, Jacqueline Haskins discussed her book, Kickass Healthy LADA.

The history of life on earth spans nearly 4.6 billion years. Spanning those years are great epochs of natural history that are often times hard to fathom. On this episode, Dr. Henry Gee discussed A Very Short History of Life on Earth.

The ethnography of the Missd America Pageant is one of a time and a place that has often been overlooked and misinterpreted. On this episode, Prof. Laurie Greene discussed her new book, Drag Queens and Beauty Queens.

The modern day production of champagne owes much to the pioneering innovations of the champagne widows. On this episode, Rebecca Rosenberg discussed her new book, Madame Pommery.

Although achieving a fulfilling and happy retirement is a goal for many, the economic systems in place for achieving it may seem daunting. How can the system be fixed? On this episode, Dr. Martin Neil Baily discussed his book, The Retirement Challenge.

Phosphorous is one of the most essential elements for life on earth, but it is not an element with an unlimited supply. Overuse of fertilizers containing phosphorous also has led to unintended environmental consequences. On this episode, Dan Egan discussed his new book, The Devils Element.

Economics is often presented in a manner that obfuscates the meaning of its pronouncements. How can economics be better understood? On this episode, Howard Yaruss discussed his book, Understandable Economics.

For those living with a physical disability, the major challenges more often arise from confronting and overcoming personal and institutional biases. On this episode, Dr. Brooks Ellison discussed the lessons learned from her life, as detailed in her new book, Look Both Ways.