The changes to the global climate are often too vast to accurately comprehend. However, with appropriate visual aids, these changes become readily apparent. On this episode, Dr. Brian Buma discussed his book, The Atlas of a Changing Climate.
Tom Tom? 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: atlas, climate, climate change, global warming, groks, science
Freedom of therapeutic choice in the field of medicine has had a long history in American society. On this episode, Prof. Lewis Grossman discussed his new book, Choose Your Medicine.
Red or blue pill? 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: groks, health law, medicine, science, therapeutic choice
Mental illnesses contribute significantly to the health burden in the country, but finding good treatments is often more difficult than necessary. On this episode, Dr. Margaret Chisolm discussed her book, From Survive to Thrive.
I will survive… 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: groks, Mental health, mental illness, psychiatry, psychology, science
The development of the next generation of medicines will likely benefit from the vast number of compounds produced by plants around the world. On this episode, Dr. Cassandra Leah Quave discussed her new book, The Plant Hunter.
Most dangerous game… 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: ethnobotany, groks, medicine, natural products, plants, science
Technology is quickly evolving in several different domains, but how will these changes affect our future? On this episode, Steven Hoffman discussed his book, The Five Forces That Change Everything.
Use the force… 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: business, groks, science, technology
Although some decisions are never easy, they can be made even more complicated by the manner in which they are presented. On this episode, Dr. Eric J. Johnson discussed his new book, The Elements of Choice.
Should I listen? 😉
Mathematics underlies so much of the modern world, but how can it help us to think better? On this episode, Marcus du Sautoy discussed his book, Thinking Better.
Hardware upgrade? 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: groks, mathematics, probability, science, thinking
Although anxiety levels have been increasing lately, can this actually be used for good? On this episode, Dr. Wendy Suzuki discussed her new book, Good Anxiety.
Good grief? 😉
The heart is a remarkable organ, but one whose natural history may have been unappreciated. On this episode, Dr. Bill Schutt discussed his new book, Pump.
And, dump? 😉
Treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias continue to be developed, but with poor outcomes. What is the best way forward? On this episode, Dr. Daniel R. George discussed his book, American Dementia.
Like apple pie… 😉
The Groks Science Show is supported in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast 
Recent Comments