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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.

Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast Charles Lee and Frank Ling

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    • 4.2 • 34 Ratings

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.

    Power Foods -— Groks Science Show 2024-03-13

    Power Foods -— Groks Science Show 2024-03-13

    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.

    • 28 min
    Round Up -— Groks Science Show 2024-03-06

    Round Up -— Groks Science Show 2024-03-06

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

    • 28 min
    Twenty Three -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-28

    Twenty Three -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-28

    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.

    • 28 min
    Robot Literati -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-21

    Robot Literati -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-21

    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.

    • 28 min
    Sports Analytics -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-14

    Sports Analytics -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-14

    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.

    • 28 min
    Sugar Sugar -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-07

    Sugar Sugar -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-07

    Sugar is ubiquitous in the modern food landscape, but its abundance is at the root of many health problems. How do we cope with too much sugar? On this episode, Maria Dello discusses health issues arising from excessive sugar consumption.

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

CRanger ,

Heinlein would be proud...

I have been listening for years now and really love this podcast. Frank and Charles are great, the girl, uh, not so much. I find her irritating and the interviews she does boring. I tend to skip her podcasts but listen intently when she is not involved.

Donnarexia ,

Fascinating

This is my favorite science show. The topics are varied and the interviewers ask great questions. I've been listening for years.

Saj in ny ,

Great Science Podcast

great subjects and interesting hosts

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