Alzheimer's disease has become a major issue among the elderly, but how much of the progression of the disease is preventable through lifestyle choices? On this episode, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai discussed the Alzheimer's Solution.
Topics: science, Alzheimer's, dementia, lifestyle, groks
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The gut is filled with a whole host of microbes that are essential for good health. On this episode, Dr. Marie Claire-Arietta discussed the gut microbiome.
Topics: science, groks, gut, dirt, microbiome
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Private spaceflight is quickly becoming a reality, but how did the birth of this industry begin? On this episode, Julian Guthrie discussed how to build a spaceship.
Topics: space, spaceflight, groks, science, technology
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Earthquake threats are not just limited to the pacific rim and have become more frequent due to human-induced seismic changes. On this episode, Kathryn Miles discussed earthquakes in America.
Topics: science, earthquakes, fracking, groks
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Although the invisible hand of economics may seem to be agnostic to the nature of industries supported, a change in the direction of capital may enable supporting clean industries. On this episode, Joel Solomon discussed the clean money revolution.
Topics: science, economics, capitalism, groks
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The next solar eclipse in America will occur on August 21, 2017. What is the best way to prepare to observe it? On this episode, Dr. Andrew Fraknoi discussed the Great American Eclipse.
Topics: eclipse, astronomy, groks, science
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Why do our bodies age? Is it due to natural wear and tear or are our bodies programmed to age on a schedule? On this episode, Dr. Josh Mitteldorf discussed the science of aging.
Topics: science, aging, groks
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The creation of artificial female robots traces back to the Pygmalion myth. On this episode, Prof. Julie Wosk discussed the history of female robots.
Topics: science, groks, robots
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Although diet and exercise are important factors in heart disease, genetics may play a bigger role. On this program, Dr. Jay N. Cohn discussed early detection of cardiovascular disease.
Topics: science, groks, medicine, heart, cardiovascular
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The solar system is full of many wondrous sights, perfect for any vacation and you can already start planning you next trip. On this episode, Jana Grcevich and Olivia Koski discussed their vacation guide to the solar system.
Topics: science, solar system, astronomy, groks
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Every parenting journey may be unique, but some may be unusual. On this episode, Kari Wagner-Peck discussed raising a child with Down's Syndrome.
Topics: science, groks, parenting
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Bullying has become a national issue, even more so with advances in technology. On this episode, Clete Bulach discussed dealing with bullying.
Topics: science, bullying, groks
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Oh, Canada! But, what do we know about our mysterious neighbor to the north? On this episode, Jesse Brown discussed the Canadaland Guide to Canada.
Topics: Canada, science, groks
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Can robotics completely dominate the workforce? Are any jobs immune from automation and artificial intelligence? On this episode, Don Mazella discussed automation in the workforce.
Topics: science, robotics, workforce, groks
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What does it take to make great hardware? Is conventional manufacturing the only way to go? On this episode, Bunnie Huang discusses hardware hacking, the open source movement, and STEAM education.
Topics: open source, hacking, STEAM, arts, math, engineering, science, safest, radiation, Japan, Fukushima
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Cells are the fundamental building blocks of organisms, but what actually is a cell? On this episode, Josh Rappoport discussed the biology of the cell.
Topics: cell, biology, groks
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Discoveries of planets around other stars have now become commonplace. But, the composition of these planets is anything but ordinary. On this episode, Michael Summers discussed the discovery of exoplanets.
Topics: science, astronomy, exoplanets, groks
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Second part of our discussion on the phases of water with Gerald Pollack. On this program, he joins us for the Groktron 5000!
Topics: water, phases, hydrogen bonding
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Does water only have three phases? It turns out the answer is a little more complicated. On this program, Gerald Pollack discusses an intermediary phase between liquid and solid water and what this means for biology.
Topics: water, phases, microns, infrared, mpemba effect
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Ordinary citizens are now contributing in extraordinary ways to the scientific enterprise. On this episode, Caren Cooper discussed citizen science.
Topics: science, citizen, groks
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The fight over GMO foods is more complicated than just the question of their safety. On this issue, McKay Jenkins discussed the fight over GMO foods.
Topics: science, GMO, food, groks
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Every December, the largest gathering of scientists in the world takes place in San Francisco. On this episode , Grok's geotech correspondent joins us to discuss this year's fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union. Topics include coal power, carbon sequestration, and Mekong River Delta monitoring.
Topics: AGU, American Geophysical Union, carbon, emissions, Mekong, geography, oceans, hazards, mitigation,...
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Viscose rayon has been manufactured for over a century, but it continues to be a major health hazard to those involved in its production. On this episode, Paul D. Blanc discussed the lethal history of viscose rayon.
Topics: science, technology, viscose, rayon
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Wearable technology has changed the way we interact with our mobile devices. On this episode, Nile Nickel reviewed the new Apple watch.
Topics: science, technology, apple, watch
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A cure was beyond reach. Death seemed inevitable. How did one man's search for meaning lead to the eradication of a 10,000-year old disease? On this program, Larry Brilliant discusses how his quest to find himself lead to the disappearance of one of mankind's most virulent diseases, smallpox.
Topics: small pox, WHO, epidemiology, India, health, infection diseases
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The dinosaurs that roamed South America have generally not been well studied, but new discoveries have uncovered a remarkable lost world of giant creatures that roamed this continent. On this episode, Donald Prothero discussed these Giants of the Lost World.
Topics: science, dinosaurs, paleontology, groks
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What do ice core bubbles tell us about the Earth's past? On this program, Takuro Kobashi joins us to discuss the last 4000 years of Greenland's reconstructed temperature, the implications on understanding climate change and societal impacts.
Topics: carbon dioxide, climate change, ice cores, Greenland, climate change, ice cores, Greenland, drilling
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Although vaccinations have cured several diseases, many parents are now choosing not to have their children vaccinated. On this episode, Jennifer Reich discussed why parents decide not to vaccinate their children.
Topics: vaccination, science, biology, groks
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Ittai Eres and Unjin Lee discuss this year's Ig Nobel prizes, and review some of the most interesting award recipients from the past.
Topics: science, ig nobel, nobel, prize, award, darwin, groks, groks science show
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What is shaking in California? Our resident geotech join us to talk about the leaning tower of San Francisco, the California High Speed Rail, Techron gas, and renewables in Texas.
Topics: geotech, pile driving, San Francisco, Bush, Renewables, Texas, High Speed Rail, Chevron, Techron
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Although technology is often accepted unquestioningly, the potential for unethical use of technologies is always present. On this episode, Prof. Sheila Jasanoff discussed the ethics of invention.
Topics: science, ethics, technology, groks
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Medical mishaps are becoming more common, but what can be done to prevent them? On this episode, RJ Austin discussed dealing with medical mistakes.
Topics: science, medicine, groks
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How can Nordic society inform the construction of our own society in the United States? On this episode, Anu Partanen discussed the Nordic Theory of Everything.
Topics: science, public policy, society, groks
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Is your inclination to socialize linked to your allergies? Until now, human behavior was not believed to be influenced by the immune system; however, recent findings suggest otherwise. On this program, Anthony Filiano discusses how interferon molecule, an immune molecule, is needed to socialize in a variety of different animals.
Topics: social behavior, immunity, interferon
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The Zika virus has become an epidemic in Brazil, so much so that it has caused many to question holding the Olympic games in Brazil. On this episode, Dr. Joe Alton discussed the Zika Virus and the Olympics.
Topics: science, olympics, zika, groks
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Camera traps have enabled a fascinating view of animals in their native habitat. On this episode, Roland Kays discussed the creatures observed by camera traps.
Topics: science, biology, ecology, groks
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America is already great, as President Obama has reminded us. But does the country have a strategy? Perhaps militarily but does the country have a grand vision for prosperity, security, and sustainability? On this episode, Joel Makower discusses America's path to a brighter future in his new book The Grand Strategy.
Topics: America, sustainability, environment, energy, Pentagon, strategy, policies, walkable communities
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Is risk taking a natural behavior? What are the biological underpinnings of risk behavior? On this episode, Kayt Sukel discussed the art of risk.
Topics: science, risk, groks
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In our fast-paced world of modern dating, what does it take to succeed? What does our posture say about who we are? On this program, Tanya Vacharkulksemsuk discussed how open postures improves one's chance at getting a first date.
Topics: dating, body language, open postures, tinder, non-verbal behavior, romance, dominance, openness,...
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How can traumatic events be passed to subsequent generations? On this episode, Mark Wolynn discussed identifying and treating intergenerational trauma.
Topics: science, groks, biology, epigenetics, psychology
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The evolution of microbial communities (microbiota) and viruses have broad implications on human health and how animals and plants change. On this program, Michael Shapira discusses his work on how microbes shape evolution. Lulan Wang also joins to discuss the mutation of the virus that cause the Zika fever.
Topics: zika, probiotics, microbiology, biota, microbiota, gut, immunity, metabolism, asia-pacific, rio,...
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Are child prodigies and those with autism related? On this episode, Kimberly Stephens discussed prodigy's cousin.
Topics: prodigy, groks, autism, science
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Meat is a staple of the diet of many cultures, but its use may be outweighed by many factors. On this episode, Marta Zaraska discussed the history of our obsession with meat.
Topics: science, groks, meat, diet, history
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For most grown ups, a foreign language may seem unintelligible. But, human languages may be more similar than one might think. On this program, Tanmoy Bhattacharya discusses a common structure underlying word meaning that is independent of culture and geography.
Topics: semantics, language, santa fe institute, modeling, linguistics
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Predicted 100 years ago by Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, gravitational waves have finally been detected. Today Dr. Marco Cavaglia, assistant spokesperson for the LIGO scientific collaboration, joins us to explain what these waves are, how they were detected, and what they can tell us about the universe.
Topics: gravitational waves, gravity, physics, LIGO, Marco Cavaglia, groks science show
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Narcissism and psychopathy are not generally well regarded personality traits, but how do we identify those personality types. On this program, Dr. Frieda Birnbaum discussed these aberrant personality types.
Topics: psychology, groks, science
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The recents events linked to terrorism have renewed the debate on balancing individual privacy and public security. On this program, Michael Kearns discusses algorithms that could ensure privacy while maintaining public security, as well as how these frameworks differ from cyber-encryption.
Topics: cybersecurity, privacy, counterterrorism, noise
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In this episode, we talk with Christie Aschwanden, the lead science writer for Fivethirtyeight.com about what she found when she used some common tools utilized in nutrition research.
Topics: groks, groks science show, nutrition, food, christie aschwanden, fivethirtyeight
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How do con artists ply their trade? And, who is a potential victim? On this episode, Maria Konnikova discussed the confidence game.
Topics: science, psychology, con, con artists, groks
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The international negotiations for addressing climate change has been fraught with rancor but the COP-21 meeting in Paris last month marks a turning point. On this program, David Victor discusses the Paris Agreement, the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions, and what needs to be done to truly address the global climate problem.
Topics: climate change, mitigation, greenhouse gases, energy, nuclear, CCS, carbon, France, INDC
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