Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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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 world as you think you know it.

  1. NOV 13

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

    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.

    29 min

  2. NOV 6

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

    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.

    29 min

  3. OCT 30

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

    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.

    29 min

  4. OCT 23

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

    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.

    29 min

  5. OCT 16

    Thrive -— Groks Science Show 2024-10-16

    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.

    29 min

  6. OCT 9

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

    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.

    29 min

  7. OCT 2

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

    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.

    29 min

  8. SEP 25

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

    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.

    29 min
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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 world as you think you know it.

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