Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast
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Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast
Weekly science radio program hosted by Dr. Charles Lee and Dr. Frank Ling. Each show features interviews with scientists and technical innovators, humorous commentary on recent discoveries, plus the Grokotron 5000 and the World Famous Question of the Week! Tune in every week and rediscover the wor...
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Science Outreach -- Groks Science Show 2026-07-29
Scientific findings are often obscured by misinformation. How can science outreach help? On this episode, Dr. Greg Newkirk discussed science outreach.
Mental Strength -- Groks Science Show 2026-07-22
Burnout is growing as a common complaint in society, but what exactly defines the condition and how can we address it? On this episode, Amy Morin dis...
Forgotten Traveller -- Groks Science Show 2026-07-15
George Forster is perhaps one of the most important global explorers whose historical impact has been largely forgotten. On this episode, Andrea Wulf...
Sabin Vaccine -- Groks Science Show 2026-07-08
Polio was a deadly disease that has since been largely eradicated due to the Sabin vaccine. Yet, the story of the inventor of the vaccine has rarely...
Gerontocracy -- Groks Science Show 2026-07-02
The aging of the population has created societal challenges regarding the distribution of wealth and power. On this episode, Dr. Samuel Moyn discussed...
Bighorn Vengeance -- Groks Science Show 2026-06-24
The Battle of the Little Bighorn is one of the landmark events in the history of the West. What is the history of this major turning point? On this e...
Healthcare Turn -- Groks Science Show 2026-06-17
Healthcare in the United States continues to suffer from many structural challenges. How did it get this way? On this episode, John McDonough discusse...
Moral Psychology -- Groks Science Show 2026-06-10
What are the psychological origins or our moral decisions and their changes over time? On this episode, Dr. Audun Dahl discussed his book, Between Fix...
Dinosaur Bird -- Groks Science Show 2026-06-03
Birds are fascinating creatures whose evolutionary past is directly tied to that of dinosaurs. On this episode, Dr. Steve Brusatte discussed his book,...
Genetic Match -- Groks Science Show 2026-05-27
Modern genetics has enabled the connection of individuals separated by circumstance. On this episode, Alex Blum discussed his memoir, An Accident of B...
Climate Pollution -- Groks Science Show 2026-05-20
Humans are inducing climate change, which is well established by scientific findings. What can be done to mitigate these changes to the environment?...
Astrology Debunked -- Groks Science Show 2026-05-13
Astrology continues to have ardent believers, despite ample scientific evidence to the contrary. On this episode, Carlos Orsi discussed his book, What...
Environmental Legality -- Groks Science Show 2026-05-06
Environmental policies are being legally assailed, which will adversely affect the health of the earth and its populations. What can be done legally...
Alphabet Science -- Groks Science Show 2026-04-29
The alphabet is familiar to everyone, but what do we know about the science and history of its formation? On this episode, Dr. Danny Bate discussed h...
Mental Fire -- Groks Science Show 2026-04-22
Mental illness is often misunderstood, stigmatized, and poorly treated. How can peer led reforms help? On this episode, Frederick Vars discussed his...
Nuremberg Psychiatrist -- Groks Science Show 2026-04-15
The trial of war criminals after WWII required the evaluation by an expert psychiatrist, Dr. Douglas Kelley. What did he discover regarding the psych...
Open Space -- Groks Science Show 2026-04-08
Space exploration has entered an accelerated period of development, with multiple competing entities and interests. What is the future of humanity in...
Elephant Lessons -— Groks Science Show 2026-04-01
Elephants are unique animals that display complex behaviors. What can we learn from observing them? On this episode, Dr. Ron Dulek discussed his book,...
Emergence -— Groks Science Show 2026-03-25
Emergence describes the phenomenon of complex behaviors arising from simpler systems, perhaps analogous to human and artificial intelligence. On this...
Healing Ends -— Groks Science Show 2026-03-18
Approaches to healthy lifestyles are often common to both ourselves and our pets. On this episode, Dr. Doug Coward discussed his book, Healing Both En...
Told Again -— Groks Science Show 2026-03-11
Science is a difficult endeavor, but made more difficult when the scientific community punishes those who are correct. In the second part of our inter...
Told You -— Groks Science Show 2026-03-04
Science is a difficult endeavor, but made more difficult when the scientific community punishes those who are correct. On this episode, Matt Kaplan di...
Inner Rewinding -— Groks Science Show 2026-02-25
Protecting the global environment is a daunting task for scientists, but how can we implement the most effective changes. On this episode, Holly Erin...
Panini Rule -— Groks Science Show 2026-02-18
Sanskrit is one of the foundational languages of human history, with linguists debating fundamental rules regarding its organization. On this episode,...
Empathic Leadership -— Groks Science Show 2026-02-11
Empathy is often viewed as a soft skill in the world of business, but is it actually essential for any leadership structure? On this episode, Dr. Meli...
Gut Microbiome -— Groks Science Show 2026-02-04
A healthy gut microbiome is essential for the normal operations of the body, but it is often misunderstood. On this episode, Dr. Oscar Coetzee discus...
Crushing Cancer -— Groks Science Show 2026-01-28
Facing a cancer diagnosis can be a daunting prospect, which can be helped by having a playbook. On this episode, Joelle Kaufman discussed her book, C...
Friction Science -— Groks Science Show 2026-01-21
Friction is essential for the physical operations of everything from stars to machines to atomic forces. On this episode, Dr. Jennifer Vail discussed...
Cellular Automata -— Groks Science Show 2025-12-31
Can the complexity of the universe be described in terms of a simple rule based system? On this episode, Dr. Steven Wolfram discussed cellular automat...
Carbon Health -— Groks Science Show 2025-12-24
Fullerenes have found applications in many areas of the physical sciences, but can it also influence biological health? On this episode, Chris Burres...
Cool Atoms -— Groks Science Show 2025-12-17
Advances in quantum computing are based on fundamental scientific advances in condensed matter physics. On this episode, Dr. Steven Chu discussed cool...
Beast Machine -— Groks Science Show 2025-12-10
Artificial intelligence is reshaping all aspects of the modern world, including the military battlefield. How will AI impact future conflicts? On thi...
Fair Doses -— Groks Science Show 2025-12-03
Vaccines have greatly improved public health, but their continued use is being hampered by misinformation, distrust, and inequity. On this episode, Dr...
Running Deep -— Groks Science Show 2025-11-26
Submarines are marvels of modern technological warfare, but the story of one of the most effective, the USS Tang, has not widely known. On this episod...
Illness Guide -— Groks Science Show 2025-11-19
Navigating the medical system can be daunting when dealing with an illness. What lessons can we learn from a broader perspective? On this episode, Jon...
Gulf Research -— Groks Science Show 2025-11-12
The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative was set up to study the causes and impact of the Deepwater Horizon spill. What were the outcomes of this initia...
Hormone Health -— Groks Science Show 2025-11-05
Hormones are important regulators of our health, but often receive less attention than other major systems in the body. On this episode, Dr. Nayan Pat...
Cosmic Ocean -— Groks Science Show 2025-10-29
The earth is influenced by the environment of the solar system, yet these factors have not been fully appreciated. On this episode, Dr. Dagomar Degro...
Fools Stage -— Groks Science Show 2025-10-22
Neurotechnological advances are occurring at a rapid pace. How can we address the ethical implications of these emerging methods? On this episode, Dr....
Doctor Migration -— Groks Science Show 2025-10-15
Rural areas are often underserved by medical doctors, which has led to the influx of doctors from abroad. How has this transformed the landscape in t...