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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…

Charles Lee and Frank Ling


    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Lab Dogs -— Groks Science Show 2025-05-14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 28:30


    Global scientific research often employs experimental animals. The American beagle may be one of the most influential in the history of modern science. On this episode, Dr. Brad Bolman discussed his book, Lab Dog.

    Taming Dopamine -— Groks Science Show 2025-05-07

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 28:30


    Addictive behaviors are becoming endemic in modern society, driven by excessive activation of the brain's dopamine system. Is it possible to tame our neurobiology? On this episode, Michael Long discussed his book, Taming the Molecule of More.

    Snake Biology -— Groks Science Show 2025-04-30

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 28:30


    Snakes may elicit either fascination or revulsion, but what do we know about the biology of these remarkable creatures? On this episode, Stephen S. Hall discussed his book, Slither.

    Value Choice -— Groks Science Show 2025-04-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 28:30


    How do we arrive at the choices that we do and how is the brain wired to assess the value of these choices? On this episode, Dr. Emily Falk discussed her book, What We Value.

    Biological Moods -— Groks Science Show 2025-04-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 28:30


    What are the biological processes that govern our moods and behaviors? Are we wired to be unhappy? On this episode, Dr. Loretta Breuning discussed her book, Why Youre Unhappy.

    Fatal Abstraction -— Groks Science Show 2025-04-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 28:30


    How do financial incentives in the technology industry lead to disastrous products that can rapidly impact billions of lives? On this episode, Darryl Campbell discussed his book, Fatal Abstraction.

    Generative Science -— Groks Science Show 2025-04-02

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 28:30


    Generative AI has revamped the manner in which science is conducted, but will it influence the scientific display of information? On this episode, Felice Frankel discussed the role of AI in scientific images.

    Altruistic Brains -— Groks Science Show 2025-03-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 28:30


    How exactly is the brain wired for altruism? And, if it is so beneficial, why can it be so rare in human society? On this episode, Nicole Karlis discussed her book, Your Brain on Altruism.

    Gabriel Variable -— Groks Science Show 2025-03-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 28:30


    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.

    Empowering Shame -— Groks Science Show 2025-03-12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 28:30


    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.

    Countess Resistance -— Groks Science Show 2025-03-05

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 28:30


    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.

    Force Continuum -— Groks Science Show 2025-02-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 28:30


    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.

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    Dementia Care -— Groks Science Show 2025-02-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 28:30


    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.

    Conscious Evolution -— Groks Science Show 2025-02-05

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 28:30


    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.

    Sexual Evolution -— Groks Science Show 2025-02-05

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 28:30


    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.

    Ice Sky -— Groks Science Show 2025-01-29

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 28:30


    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.

    Blood Badge -— Groks Science Show 2025-01-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 28:30


    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.

    Artificial Eves -— Groks Science Show 2025-01-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 28:30


    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

    Soda Science -— Groks Science Show 2025-01-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 28:30


    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 Exploration -— Groks Science Show 2025-01-01

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 28:30


    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.

    Resting State -— Groks Science Show 2024-12-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Inland Waters -— Groks Science Show 2024-12-18

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Power Metal -— Groks Science Show 2024-12-11

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Free Will -— Groks Science Show 2024-12-04

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Visual Elements -— Groks Science Show 2024-11-27

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Green Ages -— Groks Science Show 2024-11-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Anthropocene Almanac -— Groks Science Show 2024-11-13

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Screen Brains -— Groks Science Show 2024-11-06

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Deep Water -— Groks Science Show 2024-10-30

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 28:30


    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.

    AI Roundup -— Groks Science Show 2024-10-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Thrive -— Groks Science Show 2024-10-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Neural Surprise -— Groks Science Show 2024-10-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Thyroid Disorders -— Groks Science Show 2024-10-02

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Burning Earth -— Groks Science Show 2024-09-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Canary Code -— Groks Science Show 2024-09-18

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Shark History -— Groks Science Show 2024-09-11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Comfort Antidote -— Groks Science Show 2024-09-04

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Tomorrow Assembly -— Groks Science Show 2024-08-28

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Governing AI -— Groks Science Show 2024-08-21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Seeing Seconds -— Groks Science Show 2024-08-14

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Oversubscribed -— Groks Science Show 2024-08-07

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Negativity Online -— Groks Science Show 2024-07-31

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 28:30


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

    Far UVC -— Groks Science Show 2024-07-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Hactivism -— Groks Science Show 2024-07-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 28:30


    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 Insights -— Groks Science Show 2024-07-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Interbellum Constitution -— Groks Science Show 2024-07-03

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Vanishing Aeronautics -— Groks Science Show 2024-06-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Protest History -— Groks Science Show 2024-06-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Thought Leader -— Groks Science Show 2024-06-12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Great River -— Groks Science Show 2024-06-05

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 28:30


    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.

    Trauma Valley -— Groks Science Show 2024-05-29

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 28:30


    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.

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