That male and female brains are wired differently is simultaneously well-accepted and controversial. In his work, Dr. Ruben Gur, Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, has studied functional and anatomical sex differences in the brain. On this episode, we discuss his findings and what they mean for the way we think and how we interact.
Men are from…? ;)
End of life care is rarely discussed, although it is perhaps one of the most important conversations that one must have. On this episode, Dr. Angelo Volandes discussed end-of-life medical care.
The undiscovered country… ;)
Posted in episodes | Tags: conversation, death, end of life, groks, mortality, science
Professional football players today play a highly regulated game, but the toughest rules of all are the laws of physics. On this episode, Dr. Timothy Gay, professor of physics at the University of Nebraska, discusses the physics of football.
Hike… ;)
Posted in episodes | Tags: football, physics, superbowl, timothy gay
X-rays have come a long way. Since being recognized as the phenomena that led to the first first Nobel Prize in Physics, x-rays are widely used as a medical tool and to elucidate the structure of matter. On this program, Janos Hajdu and Thomas Eckberg, discuss the latest frontier in x-ray imaging.
These goggles do nothing! It burns! ;)
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality in American men, with 1 in 6 men being diagnosed in their lifetime. On this episode, Edwin Reyes tells us about the role of the androgen receptor, which senses and responds to testosterone, in circulating tumor cells. He’ll discuss the implications for potential therapies as well as our understanding of the molecular basis for cancer.
Go hormones… ;)
Posted in episodes | Tags: groks, hormones, immunology, prostate cancer
Touch is a sensation that may be overlooked, but is essential to our development, everyday language, and emotional well-being. On this episode, Prof. David Linden discussed the neuroscience of touch.
Best out of five? ;)
Posted in episodes | Tags: groks, neurobiology, science, touch
Since the theory of quantum mechanics became accepted, almost a century ago, we’ve had to get used to living in a world of quantum leaps, Schrodinger’s cats and uncertainty principles. But how well do we really understand the major philosophical implications of quantum mechanics? On this episode, we talked with Dr. Robert Crease, professor of philosophy at Stony Brook University, about how terms from quantum mechanics have found their way into everyday discourse and provided a new set of metaphors for life. He tells us how various groups, from physicists to politicians, have integrated the laws of quantum mechanics into their world view… or at least attempted to.
Schroedinger anyone? ;)
Posted in episodes | Tags: groks, metaphors, philosophy, physics, quantum mechanics
A prevailing notion of economics is that individuals act rationally and in their own self-interest. Research has recently shown that this is not necessarily the case, especially among experienced strategists. On this episode, David Victor discusses how experience affects negotiation tactics.
The Dark Side and trade negotiations… ;)
Posted in episodes | Tags: bargaining, economics, game theory, international negotiations, rationality
Can we make government more friendly to science and technology? Yes we can. On this episode, we speak with Dr. Benjamin Krinsky, whose efforts are shifting from scientific research to affecting scientific policy.
DNA House? ;)
Finding time to accomplish tasks can be a challenge. On this episode, Mitzi Weinman discussed strategies for personal management.
Manage time… ;)
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