Becoming a military pilot is not an easy task, and one that has additional obstacles for a woman in Afghanistan. On this episode, Niloofar Rahmani discussed her life as the first female fixed-wing aviator in Afghanistan.
Fly high! 😉
Posted by: grokscience | July 28, 2021
Open Skies
Posted by: grokscience | July 21, 2021
Sweaty Science
Perspiration is a trait that is relatively unique for humans and one where science is making new discoveries. On this episode, Sarah Everts discussed her new book, The Joy of Sweat.
No sweat… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | July 14, 2021
Deconsumerism
Although consumerism appears to be embedded in our modern society, would the environment and ourselves be changed should it cease to exist? On this episode, J.B. MacKinnon discussed his book, The Day the World Stopped Shopping.
More coupons? 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: consumerism, economics, environment, groks, science
Posted by: grokscience | July 7, 2021
Lunar Rover
The final Apollo missions were aided by the invention of the lunar lover, which greatly expanded the exploration of the moon. On this episode, Earl Swift discussed his book, Across the Airless Wilds.
Go, go, go… 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: Apollo missions, groks, lunar rover, moon landings, NASA, science, space exploration
Posted by: grokscience | June 30, 2021
Exhale
Transplant medicine is one of the most challenging areas of medicine that is rapidly evolving. On this episode, Dr. David Weill discussed his book, Exhale.
Change from within… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | June 23, 2021
Information Ascent
Information may seem to be constantly increasing in our increasingly complex world, but what if it is actually a fundamental part of the universe? On this episode, Caleb Scharf discussed his new book, The Ascent of Information.
Save often… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | June 16, 2021
Plagued
Plagues have beset humankind since the dawn of history, but our understanding of the disease causing agents has greatly advanced. On this episode, Dr. John Froude discussed the history of pandemics in his new book, Plagued.
Got a lamb? 😉
Posted by: grokscience | June 9, 2021
Recycling
Recycling may seem as easy as placing items in the appropriate bin, but there are many caveats that limit what can be recycled. On this episode, Jennie Romer discussed her book, Can I Recycle This?
Don’t lose it… 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: environment, groks, recycling, science, sustainability
Posted by: grokscience | June 2, 2021
Black Holes
Capturing an image of a black hole may seem impossible, but it was accomplished through an incredible global scientific effort. On this episode, Dr. Heino Falcke discussed the story of capturing the image of a black hole.
Polaroid? 😉
Posted by: grokscience | May 26, 2021
Framers
What are the advantages that humans have over machines in the age of technology and turmoil? On this episode, Kenneth Cukier discussed his new book, Framers.
Hobby Lobby? 😉
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