How many people are having sex at this instant? How many piano tuners are in the city of Chicago? How can we come up with reasonable estimates to questions like these? On this program, Dr. Aaron Santos discussed how to estimate anything.
Where’s the owl when you need him… 
Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: estimation, fermi method, groks, mathematics, order or magnitude, science
The human skull has fascinated those interested in the inner workings of the human mind, even to the point of stealing skulls from the grave. On this program, Colin Dickey discussed the practice of Cranioklepty.
What about the gluteus maximus…
Posted in science | Tags: Beethoven, craniokelpty, Franz Joseph Gall, Goya, grave robbing, groks, Haydn, phrenology, science
The vast number of stars in the night sky exhibit the full panoply of stellar life stages. On this program, Dr. Ken Croswell discussed the lives of stars.
Don’t they all retire to Vegas?
Posted in science | Tags: astronomy, black holes, groks, HR Diagram, science, stars, sun, white dwarves
The rapid developments in science and technology are made easier to follow by excellent science writing. On this program, Jesse Cohen discussed the Best American Science Writing for 2009.
Too bad I can’t read…
Posted in science | Tags: best of 2009, groks, journalism, science, science writing, technology
With the rapid advances in genetic technology, the history of the genetic revolution is often forgotten. On this program, James Schwartz discussed the history of the gene from Darwin to DNA.
What about Lamarck?
Eating a sustainable diet involves moving closer to the source of the nutrients. But, is this possible in most of our diets? On this program, Terry Walters discussed establishing a clean food diet.
Why is my food dirty?
Uranium may be the most important element that shaped the history of the 20th century. On this program, Dr. Amir Aczel discussed Uranium Wars.
What about Uniquadium?
Posted in science | Tags: groks, nuclear bomb, nuclear physics, physics, science, uranium
Energy produced using solar technology can be credited to the consumer under new net metering policies. On this program, Tom Djokovich discussed solar energy technology and net metering.
Can they meter my ennui?
Posted in science | Tags: alternative energy, groks, net metering, science, solar energy, technology
Technology drives much of the development of human society and economy. Yet, little attention is given to how technological innovations arise. On this program, Prof. W. Brian Arthur discussed the nature of technology.
Where’s Ron Popeil?
Posted in science | Tags: economics, groks, inventions, science, sociology, technology
Living with paralysis is a challenge for affected individuals. On this program, Joseph Canose discussed new research and support for paralysis.
Modern art is a challenge for me…
Posted in science | Tags: groks, paralysis, reeves foundation, science
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