Grieving is a complicated process, but one that has typically been characterized in the popular media using outmoded psychological models. On this program, Prof. George Bonanno discussed the Other Side of Sadness.
The psychiatrist is in… 
Posted by: grokscience | February 3, 2010
Good Grief
Posted in science | Tags: grief, groks, kubler-ross model, psychology, sadness, science
Posted by: grokscience | January 27, 2010
Sea King
The remarkable world residing under the sea may have been unknown to many were it not for Jacques Cousteau. On this program, Brad Matsen discussed the life and work of the famed Sea King.
What about Poseidon?
Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: conservation, cousteau, groks, science; oceanography, SCUBA
Posted by: grokscience | January 20, 2010
Linguistic Ambiguity
The English language is remarkably well-suited for many forms of humorous wordplay. But, what is it about the structure of English that makes it particularly amenable to wordplay? On this program, Prof. Dallin D. Oaks discussed the structural ambiguities of the English language.
This sentence is false…
Posted by: grokscience | January 13, 2010
NBO
Negative Body Obsession, or NBO, can adversely affect the quality of life. However, overcoming NBO is possible with the correct approach. On this program, Sarah Maria discussed the methods for dealing with NBO.
Too bad for Calvin Klein…
Posted by: grokscience | January 6, 2010
Serenity
Severe anxiety can be a debilitating condition. Although medications are the common form of treatment, other methods are available for achieving a more serene lifestyle. On this program, Steve Pavilanis discussed these methods for achieving a Life Less Anxious.
What about firefly?
Posted by: grokscience | December 30, 2009
Age of Empathy
Empathy is an emotion that is often thought to be uniquely human. However, studies of non-human primates are changing that view. On this program, Prof. Frans de Waal discussed the age of empathy.
What about Aquarius?
Posted by: grokscience | December 23, 2009
DARPA
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, also known as DARPA, has been at the forefront of numerous technological innovations. Yet, their work is often unheralded. On this program, Michael Belfiore discussed this department of mad scientists.
What about the department of small bunnies?
Posted by: grokscience | December 16, 2009
Arctic Ice
The Arctic Ocean is important politically, environmentally, and socially. However, the rapid melting of ice in the arctic is quickly changing the dynamics of humans and wildlife in the region. On this program, Dr. Alun Anderson discussed the future of the Arctic Ocean after the ice melts.
How will we make fruit smoothies?
Posted in science | Tags: arctic ocean, conservation, copenhagen summit, environment, groks, inuit, science, wildlife
Posted by: grokscience | December 9, 2009
Cultural Linguistics
Is human language an innate characteristic of the human brain? Is there a universal grammar? Or, is language inherently tied to society and cultural forces? On this program, Prof. Daniel Everett discussed linguistics, the Piraha, and religion in Don’t Sleep There are Snakes.
I’m afraid of Pandas…
Posted in science | Tags: anthropology, groks, linguistics, piraha, science, sociology
Posted by: grokscience | December 2, 2009
Happy Minds
Common behavioral patterns and instincts are often the source of many forms of unhappiness. What can be done to ensure a happy mind? On this program, Dr. Harold Shinitzky discussed ten simple principles for developing a happy mind.
Isn’t ignorance bliss?
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