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Groks Science Show @grokscience

Weekly science radio show/podcast featuring an interview with a leading scientist, researcher, or industrialist discussing stimulating work in their field.

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2026-06-10: On this episode, Dr. Audun Dahl discussed #Moral #Change. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Moral Change

What are the psychological origins or our moral decisions and their changes over time? On this episode, Dr. Audun Dahl discussed his book, Between Fixed and Fickle. I did or did I? ;) LISTEN TO EPI…

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2026-06-03: On this episode, Steve Brusatte discussed #Dinosaurs and #Birds. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Dinosaur Bird

Birds are fascinating creatures whose evolutionary past is directly tied to that of dinosaurs. On this episode, Dr. Steve Brusatte discussed his book, The Story of Birds. Mega evolution… ;) L…

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2026-05-27: On this episode, Alex Blum discussed a #Genetic #Match. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Genetic Match

Modern genetics has enabled the connection of individuals separated by circumstance. On this episode, Alex Blum discussed his memoir, An Accident of Birth. Draw… ;) LISTEN TO EPISODE

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2026-05-20: On this episode, Dr. Vijay Limaye discussed #Climate #Pollution. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Climate Pollution

Humans are inducing climate change, which is well established by scientific findings. What can be done to mitigate these changes to the environment? On this episode, Dr. Vijay Limaye discussed clim…

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2026-05-13: On this episode, Carlos Orsi #debunks #astrology. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Astrology Debunked

Astrology continues to have ardent believers, despite ample scientific evidence to the contrary. On this episode, Carlos Orsi discussed his book, What Science Says About Astrology. The stars say…

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2026-05-06: On this episode, Dr. Sarah Buckley discussed #Environmental #Legality. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Environmental Legality

Environmental policies are being legally assailed, which will adversely affect the health of the earth and its populations. What can be done legally to address these changes? On this episode, Sarah…

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2026-04-29: On this episode, Dr. Danny Bate discussed #Alphabet #Science. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Alphabet Science

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 his book, Why Q Needs U. A to Q? LISTEN TO EPISOD…

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2026-04-22: On this episode, Frederick Vars discussed #Mental #Fire. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Mental Fire

Mental illness is often misunderstood, stigmatized, and poorly treated. How can peer led reforms help? On this episode, Frederick Vars discussed his book, Through the Fire. Bucket brigade… ;)…

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2026-04-15: On this episode, Jack El-Hai discussed the #Nuremberg #Psychiatrist. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Nuremberg Psychiatrist

The trial of war criminals after WWII required the evaluation by an expert psychiatrist, Dr. Douglas Kelley. What did he discover regarding the psyche of these criminals? On this episode, Jack El-H…

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2026-04-08: On this episode, David Ariosto discussed #Open #Space. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Open Space

Space exploration has entered an accelerated period of development, with multiple competing entities and interests. What is the future of humanity in space? On this episode, David Ariosto discussed…

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2026-04-01: On this episode, Dr. Ron Dulek discussed #Elephant #Lessons. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Elephant Lessons

Elephants are unique animals that display complex behaviors. What can we learn from observing them? On this episode, Dr. Ron Dulek discussed his book, Sitting with Elephants. Never forget… ;)…

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2026-03-25: On this episode, David Sussillo discussed #Emergence. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Emergence

Emergence describes the phenomenon of complex behaviors arising from simpler systems, perhaps analogous to human and artificial intelligence. On this episode, Dr. David Sussillo discussed his book,…

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2026-03-18: On this episode, Dr. Doug Coward discussed his book, #Healing Both Ends of the #Leash. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Healing Ends

Approaches to healthy lifestyles are often common to both ourselves and our pets. On this episode, Dr. Doug Coward discussed his book, Healing Both Ends of the Leash. Ouroboros? ;) LISTEN TO EPISOD…

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2026-03-11: On this episode, we continue our interview with Matt Kaplan about his book, I #Told #You So. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Told Again

Science is a difficult endeavor, but made more difficult when the scientific community punishes those who are correct. In the second part of our interview series, Matt Kaplan discussed his book, I …

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2026-03-04: On this episode, Matt Kaplan discussed his book, I #Told #You So. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Told You

Science is a difficult endeavor, but made more difficult when the scientific community punishes those who are correct. On this episode, Matt Kaplan discussed his book, I Told You So: Scientists Who…

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2026-02-25: On this episode, Holly Erin Copeland discussed #Inner #Rewilding. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Inner Rewilding

Protecting the global environment is a daunting task for scientists, but how can we implement the most effective changes. On this episode, Holly Erin Copeland discussed her book, Inner Rewilding. L…

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2026-02-18: On this episode, Dr. Rishi Rajpopat discussed #Panini and his perfect #rule for #Sanskrit. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Panini’s Rule

Sanskrit is one of the foundational languages of human history, with linguists debating fundamental rules regarding its organization. On this episode, Dr. Rishi Rajpopat discussed, Panini’s P…

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2026-02-04: On this episode, Dr. Oscar Coetzee discussed the #Gut #Microbiome. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Gut Microbiome

A healthy gut microbiome is essential for the normal operations of the body, but it is often misunderstood. On this episode, Dr. Oscar Coetzee discussed the gut microbiome. Eat well… ;) LISTE…

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2026-01-28: On this episode, Joelle Kaufman discussed #Crushing #Cancer. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Crushing Cancer

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, Crushing the Cancer Curveball. Swing for the fenc…

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2026-01-21: On this episode, Jennifer Vail discussed the #science of #friction. grokscience.wordpress.com/20…

Friction Science

Friction is essential for the physical operations of everything from stars to machines to atomic forces.  On this episode, Dr. Jennifer Vail discussed her book, Friction: A Biography. Ideal sy…

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