Does water only have three phases? It turns out the answer is a little more complicated. On this program, Gerald Pollack discusses an intermediary phase between liquid and solid water and what this means for biology.
Go with the flow… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | March 1, 2017
Fourth Phase of Water (Pt.1)
Posted by: grokscience | February 22, 2017
Citizen Science
Ordinary citizens are now contributing in extraordinary ways to the scientific enterprise. On this episode, Caren Cooper discussed citizen science.
Go science! 😉
Posted by: grokscience | February 8, 2017
Food Fight
The fight over GMO foods is more complicated than just the issue of their safety. On this episode, McKay Jenkins discussed the fight over GMO foods.
Throw the tomato! 😉
Posted by: grokscience | January 18, 2017
How to Clone a Mammoth
The field of “ancient DNA” is using molecular biology to open new vistas of understanding and holds an intriguing technological possibility: cloning an extinct species. On this episode, Beth Shapiro discussed her book, How to Clone a Mammoth: The Science of De-Extinction.
Double helix! 😉
Posted by: grokscience | January 4, 2017
Beyond Earth
There is much excitement about the future of humans in space, especially when it comes to Mars and the Moon. On this episode, we are joined by the authors of Beyond Earth, Amanda Hendrix and Charles Wohlforth, who envision a future in the outer solar system.
Blast off… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | December 14, 2016
AGU 2016
Every December, the largest gathering of scientists in the world takes place in San Francisco. On this episode, Grok’s geotech correspondent joins us to discuss this year’s fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union. Topics include coal power, carbon sequestration, and Mekong River Delta monitoring.
Planet SF… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | December 7, 2016
Meathooked
Despite scientific research linking meat consumption to health complications and environmental burden our society’s hunger for meat is growing. On this episode, we discuss with the author of Meathooked, Marta Zaraska, about the biological, cultural and historical reasons behind our obsession with meat.
Mmm… 🙂
Posted by: grokscience | November 29, 2016
Fake Silk
Viscose rayon has been manufactured for over a century, but it continues to be a major health hazard to those involved in its production. On this episode, Paul D. Blanc discussed the lethal history of viscose rayon.
Use the worms… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | November 23, 2016
Wearable Tech
Wearable technology has changed the way we interact with our mobile devices. On this episode, Nile Nickel reviewed the new Apple watch.
Beam me up… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | November 9, 2016
Lawrence of India
A cure was beyond reach. Death seemed inevitable. How did one man’s search for meaning lead to the eradication of a 10,000-year old disease? On this episode, Larry Brilliant discusses how his quest to find himself lead to the disappearance of one of mankind’s most virulent diseases, smallpox.
Larry’s excellent adventure… 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: epidemiology, health, India, infectious diseases, smallpox, WHO
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