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All the science fit to air...and even some that is not. Weekly science radio program produced at KALX in Berkeley, CA. Hosted by Dr. Charles Lee and Dr. Frank Ling, each show features interviews with scientists and technical innovators, humorous commentary on recent discoveries, plus the Grokotron 5000 and the World Famous Question of the Week! Tune in every week and rediscover the world as you think you know it. Primary Format : Science Also Listed as: Science Technology City : Berkeley State/Province : CA Country : USA Country : NA User Tags: User Votes: RSS Feed Website People found this Podcast Searching for: Radio | Technology | View this Podcast on a Google Map. Add to iTunes Text Only listing of Berkeley Groks Science Radio Show Podcasts Trumix.com listings available of Berkeley Groks Science Radio Show Podcasts Click Here to Update the directory of this podcasts programs.

Trumix.com listings available of Berkeley Groks Science Radio Show Podcasts Build your own playlists with this podcast. Science Diplomacy -- Groks Science Show 2008-09-24 Science is often construed as being divorced from diplomatic considerations. Yet, scientists, due to their shared concerns, are uniquely poised to break political and national barriers. On this program, Cathy Campbell discussed the importance of science diplomacy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Sex Evolution -- Groks Science Show 2008-09-17 Although love is said to make the world go round, most might concede that sex is the real prime mover. On this program, Faye Flam discussed how the quest for sex has shaped the modern man. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Edge of Science -- Groks Science Show 2008-09-10 From killer viruses to the infinite digits of pi, science is continually confronting the unknown. But, what science uncovers may be unsettling at times. On this program, Richard Preston discussed journeys to the edge of science in Panic in Level 4. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Math World -- Groks Science Show 2008-09-03 Mathematics is often regarded as highly abstract, yet many fundamental explanations about the natural world have come from seemingly arcane mathematical research. On this program, Prof. James Stein discussed how math explains the world. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Black Holes -- Groks Science Show 2008-08-27 Black holes are the mysterious remnants of collapsed stars. But, the physics behind these objects remains surrounded by as much myth as science. On this program, Prof. Leonard Susskind discussed the current physical theories behind black holes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Brain Manual -- Groks Science Show 2008-08-20 The brain is a fascinating and complex organ that often baffles and confuses those who own it. Sometimes, a manual would be helpful. On this program, Matthew MacDonald discussed the missing manual for the human brain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Random Walk -- Groks Science Show 2008-08-13 Randomness is a fundamental part of natural physical phenomena. Yet, it is often unappreciated how these stochastic processes affect our daily lives. On this program, Dr. Leonard Mlodinow discussed the random walk. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Synthetic Diamonds -- Groks Science Show 2008-08-06 While most diamonds in the world are mined from natural sources, technological advances are now making synthetic diamonds a viable alternative. On this program, Ulrich Boser discussed the world of synthetic diamonds. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Animal Research -- Groks Science Show 2008-07-30 Animal research is fundamental to the remarkable advances in medical science. Yet, controversy continues to exist regarding the role of animals in medical research. On this program, Prof. P. Michael Conn discussed the animal research war. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Haphazard Minds -- Groks Science Show 2008-07-23 The human brain is capable of remarkable tasks. But surprisingly, it is not optimally designed for solving most problems. On this program, Prof. Gary Marcus discussed how the brain is like a kluge. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Holistic Birding -- Groks Science Show 2008-07-16 Observing birds in nature is a rapidly growing past time for many birding enthusiasts, which is especially rewarding when combined with a holistic approach. On this program, Ted Floyd discussed holistic birding. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Exercising Brain -- Berkeley Groks 2008-06-11 While exercise is widely known to be beneficial for physical health, it can also greatly improve mental abilities as well. On this program, Dr. John Ratey discussed the effects of exercise on the brain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website NASCAR Energy -- Berkeley Groks 2008-06-04 Developing clean energy is a major challenge for policy makers and scientists. On this program, Dr. Lester Brown discussed clean energy technology. In addition, Prof. Diandra Leslie-Pelecky discussed the physics of NASCAR. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Visual Thinking -- Berkeley Groks 2008-05-28 Solving complex problems can be aided by the use of visual tools. However, these methods are often unknown outside of the scientific and engineering arenas. On this program, Dan Roam discussed visual problem solving. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Alternative Energy Markets -- Berkeley Groks 2008-05-21 Developing alternative energy sources will require extensive capital resources. On this program, Matthew Feller discussed methods for carbon sequestration. In addition, Miriam Horn discussed developing capital infrastructure for alternative energy technology. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Negotiation -- Berkeley Groks 2008-05-14 Effective negotiation is a skill that is necessary for resolving conflict peacefully, but the strategies and practices of negotiation are often not properly taught. On this program, William Ury discussed the power of a positive negotiation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Nuclear Renewables -- Berkeley Groks 2008-05-07 The current peak oil crisis has intensified the search for renewable energy sources. One possible option is nuclear power. On this program, William Sweet discussed kicking the carbon habit. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Urban Development -- Berkeley Groks 2008-04-23 Developing the infrastructure of poor urban environments remains a major challenge for sustainable growth. On this program, Dr. Timothy Campbell discussed capacity building and urban development. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Body Rhythms -- Berkeley Groks 2008-04-16 The human body is regulated by multiple physiological processes that cycle throughout the day. On this program, Jennifer Ackerman discussed the science of body rhythms. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Planet Hunting -- Berkeley Groks 2008-04-09 Astronomers searching for extrasolar worlds have recently discovered several fascinating planets orbiting other stars. On this program, Dr. Jason Wright discussed the science and technology behind the search for extrasolar worlds. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Telephone Gambit -- Berkeley Groks 2008-04-02 Alexander Graham Bell is widely regarded as the inventor of the telephone. However, few may know the story of Elisha Gray, who may have been the first inventor of the telephone. On this program, Seth Shulman discussed the controversy and history of the telephone. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Napoleonic Science -- Berkeley Groks 2008-03-26 The exploration of Egypt and the middle east remained largely unknown to European scientists until 1798. At that time, a group of scientists, engineers, and artists began exploring the region under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte. On this program, Nina Burleigh discussed Napoleon, his scientists, and the exploration of Egypt. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Quantum Hoops -- Berkeley Groks 2008-03-12 Science and sports seem strangely dissimilar, but both strive to bring out the best in human endeavors. On this program, Rick Greenwald discussed the quest for such consilience in Quantum Hoops. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Computer Malware -- Berkeley Groks 2008-02-27 As computers have become increasingly ubiquitous, so too has computer malware. How can we protect our computers from this onslaught of viruses, worms, and Trojan horses? On this program, David Perry discussed effective solutions to combat computer malware. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Snake Oil Science -- Berkeley Groks 2008-02-13 Complementary and alternative medicine claims cures for ailments spanning the range from allergies to cancer. But, does scientific research support any of these claims? On this program, Prof. R. Barker Bausell discussed the problems with complementary and alternative therapies. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Supervolcanoes -- Berkeley Groks 2008-02-06 Supervolcanic eruptions have the potential to drastically alter the environment and seriously affect human civilization. Understanding the geological consequences of these events continues to challenge scientists. On this program, Dr. John Savino discussed the impact of a supervolcanic eruption. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Bird Conservation -- Berkeley Groks 2008-01-30 Changes in the global environment are threatening the existence of many species of birds. But, what can be done to help? On this program, Dr. Jeffrey Wells discussed current bird conservation efforts. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Darwinian Fashion -- Berkeley Groks 2008-01-23 The theory of evolution states that selective pressures result in the survival of the fittest. But, what selective pressures are placed on humans? It turns out that our worst enemy may be ourselves. On this program, Wendy Northcutt discussed the Darwin Awards. In addition, Caltech scientists discussed recent advances in geek fashion. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Prehistoric Females -- Berkeley Groks 2007-05-23 Archaeological findings have generally focussed on the prehistoric activities of males, while neglecting those of females. However, recent archaeological findings are challenging this framework. On this program, Jake Page discussed these new archaeological findings. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dark Matter and Energy -- Berkeley Groks 2007-05-16 Dark matter and dark energy comprise most of the known universe. But, what are the constituents of dark matter and energy? On this program, Dr. Dan Hooper from Fermilab discussed the dark cosmos. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Rubik Cube -- Berkeley Groks 2007-05-09 Mathematical puzzles are not usually associated with entertainment. However, the Rubik Cube continues to amaze, confound, and entertain. On this program, Tyson Mao discussed solving the Rubik Cube. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Body Maps -- Berkeley Groks 2008-01-16 Sensory events are conveyed to our brains and interpreted in specialized maps of the outside world. On this program, Sandra Blakeslee discussed the function of these body maps in the brain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Peking Man Fossils -- Berkeley Groks 2008-01-09 The discovery of the Peking Man fossils in China was a landmark discovery for archaeologists and anthropologists. On this program, Dr. Amir Aczel discussed the discovery of the fossils and the tale of one of the main investigators involved in the project, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Anthropogenic Peat -- Berkeley Groks 2007-03-07 Scientists estimate that one-third of today's increase in greenhouse gas emissions come from changes in the land-use. One way to sequester the carbon emissions is plant more trees but are other crops better suited? On this program, special correspondent Terry Yen talks about the promise of anthropogenic peat. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Disease Evolution -- Berkeley Groks 2007-02-28 Disease has a negative connotation in evolutionary thought. But, in some instances, a selective advantage may be conferred by disease processes. On this program, Dr. Sharon Moalem discussed the survival of the sickest. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hurricane Prediction -- Berkeley Groks 2005-11-23 Weather forecasting may not be an exact science, but resources for encountering extreme weather changes have been around a long time. On this episode, Professor Garrison Sposito discussed the conditions leading to the recent hurricanes in North America and the government response. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Reading Brain -- Berkeley Groks 2008-01-02 Written language has evolved as a unique human trait for communicating ideas. But, how have human brains evolved to read and write? On this program, Prof. Maryanne Wolf discussed the evolution and development of the reading brain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Incentive Economics -- Berkeley Groks 2007-12-26 Economics is often viewed as the dismal science, but everyday decisions are often guided or aided by economic considerations. On this program, Prof. Tyler Cowen discussed incentive economics. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Planets -- Berkeley Groks 2006-03-15 Our solar system contains nine acknowledged planets, each with their own unique personalities that continue to inspire scientists. On this episode, Dava Sobel discussed her perspective of the planets. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Martian Meteorite -- Berkeley Groks 2006-07-19 The discovery of a Martian meteorite in Antartica over a decade ago ignited the public imagination when it was claimed that the meteorite held signs of life. On this program, Kathy Sawyer discussed the story of the rock from Mars. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Sino-US Technology Relations -- Berkeley Groks 2007-12-19 The relationship between China and the United States has far reaching implications in terms of politics, economics, and technology. On this program, Prof. June Dreyer from the University of Miami discussed Sino-US relations. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Ambiguous Math -- Berkeley Groks 2007-12-12 Mathematics may appear to be constructed on absolute foundations derived from first principles. But, are mathematical tenets as absolute as they seem? On this program, Gaurav Suri discussed the philosophical implications of ambiguity in math. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Musical Brain -- Berkeley Groks 2007-12-05 Music has powerful emotive and expressive qualities that transcend its description as a purely physical phenomenon. This is of course due to how the brain processes musical information. On this program, Prof. Daniel Levitin discussed the musical brain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Craigslist and Global Warming -- Berkeley Groks 2006-07-12 The internet has become a venue where one can obtain just about anything. On this program, Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, discussed the internet marketplace. In addition, Prof. Margaret Torn from Lawrence Berkeley Labs discussed new models of global warming. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Domestic Wiretapping -- Berkeley Groks 2006-06-21 Domestic wiretapping has become an incendiary issue. What are the rights of the people and the government in this regard? And, how effective is the technology? On this program, Jack ONeill discussed the Echelon wiretapping system. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Citizen Media -- Berkeley Groks 2006-05-31 Grassroots journalism has been enabled by the internet. The potential impact of citizen media is far and wide-ranging, as discussed on this episode with Dan Gilmor. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Rocketeers -- Berkeley Groks 2007-11-28 Space travel is quickly becoming part of private enterprise, with several entrepreneurs developing technologies that will enable future space flight. On this program, Michael Belfiore discussed the development of the privatized space industry. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Science and Spirituality -- Berkeley Groks 2006-11-08 Biomedical research often encounters vocal opposition from both sides of the political spectrum. On this program, Prof. Lee Silver discussed the clash of science and spirituality in biological research. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Umbilical Stem Cells -- Berkeley Groks 2006-08-09 Stem cells have the potential to cure many diseases, but viable therapies are mainly still experimental, especially those involving umbilical cord blood stem cells. On this program, Dr. David Steenblock discussed these stem cell therapies. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Roswell Investigations -- Berkeley Groks 2007-07-04 While the incident that occurred in Roswell, NM is now 60 years old, theories and rampant speculation remain as to what occurred. On this program, Donald Schmitt discussed investigations into the Roswell incident. Special note: this is our -Independence Day- episode. If you do not get the joke, search the Internet Movie Database. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Celiac Disease -- Berkeley Groks 2006-04-26 Celiac disease is a disorder caused by the inability to tolerate gluten. The effects of the disease are wide ranging, resulting from the inability to absorb certain nutrients. On this program, Rory Jones discussed this hidden epidemic. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Gratitude -- Berkeley Groks 2007-11-21 Gratitude and thankfulness are often in short supply. But, what can science tell us about increasing our sense of thankfulness? On this program, Prof. Robert Emmons discussed the psychology of gratitude. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Medical Ethics -- Berkeley Groks 2007-11-14 Medical practitioners must put the interests of their patients first and foremost. But, do doctors always follow this maxim? On this program, Dr. Joshua Spanogle joined us to discuss issues in medical ethics. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Chaotic Systems -- Berkeley Groks 2007-03-21 The work of Poincare on the three-body problem later became the framework for studying chaotic systems. Since then, mathematicians have made progress in these and other dynamical systems. On this program, Mason Porter talked about exciting developments in this field. Travis Heime also discussed condensed matter physics. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Ocean Burps -- Berkeley Groks 2007-02-21 A huge potential for our energy needs lies at the bottom of the ocean in the form of methane hydrates. But what happens when the ocean burps and large amounts of natural gas are liberated into the atmosphere? On this program, MBARI scientist Charles Paull discusses how these greenhouse gases could be abruptly released. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Everyday Equations -- Berkeley Groks 2007-02-14 Do I have a chance with them? Should I drink the milk at the back of the refrigerator? Solving everyday problems like these can be especially problematic without the proper tools. Luckily, math can provide the answer. On this program, Garth Sundem discussed mathematical solutions to everyday problems. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Planet History -- Berkeley Groks 2007-11-07-07 Scientific observation of the planets in our solar system has a long and florid history. With the increased exploration of the planets, fascinating insights have quickly emerged. On this program, Dr. Richard Corfield presented the natural history of the solar system. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Primal Healing -- Berkeley Groks 2007-04-04 The sources of emotional pain are wide and varied, but are firmly rooted in the deepest centers of the brain. Treating such mental anguish thus requires accessing these deeply ingrained structures. On this program, Drs. Arthur and France Janov discussed Primal Healing. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Condensed Matter Physics -- Berkeley Groks 2005-10-26 Condensed matter physics deals with the interactions of matter at microscopic scales. On this program, Nobel laureate, Prof. Douglas Osheroff, discussed condensed matter physics. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Scientific Faith -- Berkeley Groks 2007-10-31 Science relies on empirical evidence to support its central theories and tenets, while religious belief relies on the faith of the believer. Can these two separate worldviews be reconciled? On this program, Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute discussed science and religious faith. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Altered Oceans -- Berkeley Groks 2007-10-24 Changes in the ocean environment are rapidly affecting the well being of both human and marine life. On this program, Kenneth R. Weiss from the L.A. Times examined the altered oceans. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Global Health Care -- Berkeley Groks 2006-10-11 Global health care disparaties are all to evident, made even more stark by the remarkable advances in medical science. But, what can be done to resolve these global health care inequities? On this program, Dr. Edward O'Neill, Jr. discussed global health care solutions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Nobel Prizes 2006 -- Berkeley Groks 2006-10-04 What better way is there to celebrate the Big Bang than with a Nobel Prize. On this program, Prof. Alex Filipenko commented on the 2006 prize in physics. Prof. Caroline Kane joined us to discuss the chemistry prize. Finally, Nobel laureate Prof. Peter Doherty discussed how to win the Nobel Prize. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Probability Theory -- Berkeley Groks 2006-09-20 Chance occurrences often dramatically effect our daily lives. But, how can we evaluate randomness and weigh its influence appropriately? On this program, Prof. Jeffery S. Rosenthal discussed probability theory. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Rural Internet -- Berkeley Groks 2006-08-30 Billions of people around the world still do not have access to basic power or commmunications. On this program, Laura Mellow joins us to talk about the Inveneo efforts to bring internet access to developing regions of the world. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Philosophical Ethics -- Berkeley Groks 2006-08-02 Ethics is a sometimes nebulous concept in the world of business, where it is often shunned at the expense of the bottom line. On this program, Prof. Tom Morris discussed the philosophy of ethics. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Scientific Religion -- Berkeley Groks 2006-07-26 The Templeton prize is awarded every year for advances in our understanding of the intersection of religion and science. On this program, Nobel laureate Prof. Charles Townes from U.C. Berkeley joined to discuss science, religion, and the Templeton prize. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website General Ignorance -- Berkeley Groks 2007-10-17 There are some facts that are common knowledge, but these often turn out to be completely wrong. When does common knowledge become general ignorance? On this program, John Lloyd and John Mitchinson from the BBC program, QI, will discuss the book of general ignorance. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Longevity Habits -- Berkeley Groks 2006-11-22 The prevalent image of old age is one of infirmity, but studies of centenarians demonstrate that a vibrant lifestyle is possible. On this program, Dr. Maoshing Ni discussed everyday habits for ensuring a long and healthy life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Large Scale Universe -- Berkeley Groks 2006-10-18 How did the universe begin? How will it end? And, what do we do in the mean time? On this program, Prof. P. James Peebles from Princeton University discussed cosmology, dark matter, and the large scale universe. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Computers and Society -- Berkeley Groks 2003-03-19 Although computing technology is an integral part of our daily lives, it has yet to reach its full potential. Integrating these information systems on a global scale will require innovative new methods. This featured the director of CITRIS discussing many possibilities for integrated computing systems. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Synaptic Self -- Berkeley Groks 2003-03-12 The complex interplay among our genes and our environment is presumed to influence the uniqueness of our behavior. The biological crux of this interaction may be our synapses. On this program, Prof. Joseph Ledoux discussed these ideas as presented in his new book. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Carbohydrates -- Berkeley Groks 2003-03-05 Carbohydrates are ubiquitous and multivariate molecules found throughout our bodies. Their roles extend beyond simply providing energy. This program featured a discussion with MacArthur Fellow, Prof. Carolyn Bertozzi, about these important molecules. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Cosmic Microwave Background Explorer -- Berkeley Groks 2003-02-26 The Cosmic Microwave Background Explorer detects remnant signals from the earliest times in the history of the universe. This show featured a discussion with Prof. Ned Wright about the surprising results from the most recent survey. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Rules for Revolutionaries -- Berkeley Groks 2003-02-19 Technological revolutions fuel economic growth and improve the quality of life for everyone. Often, the revolutionaries who envision these innovations must struggle to make their dreams a reality. This show featured a discussion with Guy Kawasaki about the common traits of these technological innovators. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Chemical and Engineering News -- Berkeley Groks 2003-02-12 Chemistry has applications in many diverse fields from astronomy to zoology. With new applications emerging, it is the job of Chemical and Engineering News to report the breath of activity in chemistry. This show featured an interview with the editor, Madeline Jacobs, discussing the frontiers of chemistry. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Biomaterials -- Berkeley Groks 2003-02-05 Designing synthetic materials to replace for biological tissue will revolutionize medicine. Progress is currently being made in many areas. On this program, Prof. Jenifer Elisseeff discussed her work on bioengineered tissue. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Distributed Capitalism -- Berkeley Groks 2003-01-29 Managerial capitalism is the prevalent system in business for organizing large industries for mass production of goods. However, the failings of this type of capitalism are all too evident. This program presented ideas by Prof. Shoshana and Dr. James Maxmin of a new kind of capitalism, a distributed capitalism. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The New BART -- Berkeley Groks 2003-01-22 The new BART lines are nearing completion, allowing expanded service to new locations. The show featured a discussion with Mitch Stogner regarding the technology needed to operate these new lines. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Science Policy -- Berkeley Groks 2003-01-15 The operation of the scientific enterprise relies on complex interactions between scientific institution, the government, and the public. In this milieu, science policy issues are formed. On this program, Prof. David Baltimore, the president of Caltech, discussed some current science policy issues. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Space Exploration -- Berkeley Groks 2003-01-08 Space may indeed be the final frontier, but our ability to physically explore it has been limited. Still, new technology may change this state of affairs in the near future. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Deep Blue -- Berkeley Groks 2002-12-18 Deep Blue is the legendary computer that defeated World Chess Champion, Gary Kasparov. However, this victory was not without controversy. In this show, the lead developer of Deep Blue, Dr. Feng Hsiung-Hsu, discussed the science and politics of building a super chess computer. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Science Education -- Berkeley Groks 2002-12-11 The Exploravision project encourages children to be interested in science by offering a unique competition designed to promote creative thinking. On this program, the director of the program, Mickey Ravenal, discussed the project and what kids can do to enter. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Environmental Science -- Berkeley Groks 2002-12-04 Maintaining the earth environment is a critical scientific and political issue. On this program, Prof. Michael Hoffman from Caltech discussesd current research directed at maintaining the earth environment. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Alarms and Excursions -- Berkeley Groks 2002-11-20 Has technology improved our lives or just made it more complicated? That is the question posed in the new play, Alarms and Excursion. This episode featured the director, Soren Oliver, discussing this play. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Halting the Hackers -- Berkeley Groks 2002-11-13 Computer hackers compromise the security of information stored on computers. This show featured a discussion with Donald Pipkin of methods to prevent hackers from attacking a computer. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Environmental Policy -- Berkeley Groks 2002-11-06 The adverse changes to the global climate will require widespread measures to halt. However, legislating these changes is perhaps even more challenging than the science needed to reverse these trends. This show featured a discussion with Prof. Steven Schneider regarding legislating environmental policy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Blank Slate -- Berkeley Groks 2002-10-30 The debate of nature versus nurture in understanding behavior is ongoing. The blank slate is the idea that humans are not born with innate behaviors. On this program, Prof. Steven Pinker joined us to critique the idea of the blank slate. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Data Backup -- Berkeley Groks 2004-02-18 Electronic storage devices have become ubiquitous in daily life and hold most of our essential information. But, few people backup their data until it is too late. On this show, we explored novel methods of data backup. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Environmental Policy -- Berkeley Groks 2004-02-11 The problems facing the earth's environment will rely on scientific solutions from numerous disciplines. Integrating these solutions with political resources remains a major challenge for the future, and was the focus of this discussion with Nobel Laureate, Prof. Y.T. Lee. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Top Technological Innovations -- Berkeley Groks 2004-02-04 Each year, popular science magazine unveils the top 100 technological innovations for the previous year. What items made this list for 2003? A few surprises to be sure as revealed on this week's episode. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website History of the Brain -- Berkeley Groks 2004-01-28 The role of the brain in controlling behavior is almost taken for granted, but the development of this idea may owe its existence to one seventeenth-century scientist, Dr. Thomas Willis. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tech Support -- Berkeley Groks 2004-01-21 Technological innovations continue to puzzle and confound even the most savvy technophiles. But, figuring out how to use these modern marvels can often be half the fun, as we discussed with our guest, Gregg Steben. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mission to Mars -- Berkeley Groks 2004-01-14 The recent landing of the Mars Explorer rover has renewed interest in the red planet. On this program, we talked with Andrew Mishkin, a senior systems at NASA, about the status of past, present, and future missions to Mars. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Bioecology -- Berkeley Groks 2004-01-07 Preserving the environment requires an interdisciplinary approach, especially in terms of maintaining biological diversity. On this program, we explored issues in bioecology with our guest, Prof. Shepley Chen. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Robotics Competition -- Berkeley Groks 2003-12-31 Robotics is a field that continues to inspire both professional and amateur scientists. Fortunately, robotics competitions provide the perfect venue for exploring these interests. Contestants from such a competition held at Fort Mason Center chatted with us about their inventions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Alternative Energy -- Berkeley Groks 2003-12-24 As oil resources begin to dwindle, the search for alternative energy sources is already yielding promising results. However, the application of these various alternatives will rely strongly on the regions where they are implemented. These economic and environmental factors were discussed on this episode with Prof. Toshihiko Nakata. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mind and Body Health -- Berkeley Groks 2003-12-17 The health of our bodies is often determined by our mental state. The physical relation between these two is now being investigated with modern methods. On this program, we explored the mind/body relationship with Dr. Gabor Mate. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dreams -- Berkeley Groks 2003-12-10 We spend roughly a third of our lives sleeping, and much of that time dreaming. But, the scientific nature and meaning of dreams remains elusive, and was the focus of this discussion with Dr. Veronica Tonay. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website International Energy Policy -- Berkeley Groks 2003-12-03 Establishing adequate policies for maintaining the environment remains a profound challenge requiring international cooperation. On this program, we explored this multi-faceted issue with Dr. Masaka Yamabi. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Ig-Nobel Prizes 2003 -- Berkeley Groks 2003-11-26 The Ig-Nobel Prizes are awarded every year to research that first makes you laugh, then makes you think. The founder of these unique awards, Dr. Marc Abrahams, joined us to discuss these awards. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Archaeological Misconceptions -- Berkeley Groks 2003-11-19 Archaeological misconceptions are common, and have been promulgated by movies. Actual archaeological expeditions require more intensive work. On this program, we debunked many of these myths with our guest Eric Powell, editor of Archeology magazine. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Westinghouse Science Competition -- Berkeley Groks 2003-11-12 The Siemens Westinghouse competition brings high school students together to compete in scientific research projects. The winners receive large scholarships and recognition. We talked with participants and organizers about this unique event. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Biniki -- Berkeley Groks 2003-11-05 Gravitational effects on the human body are especially prevalent on the gluteus maximus. Countering these effects is a unique device called the Biniki. On this show, we examined this unique everyday invention. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Sexual Evolution of Intelligence -- Berkeley Groks 2003-10-29 How did human intelligence evolve? On this program, Dr. Leonard Shlain discussed how female sexuality may have played a key role in this process. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Technology and War -- Berkeley Groks 2003-10-22 Technology has dramatically altered the methods of modern warfare. Nowhere is this more evident than in the recent engagement in Iraq. On this program, we examined the effects of many of these technologies. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A New Kind of Science -- Berkeley Groks 2003-10-15 The progress of modern science owes much to the formulation of precise mathematical models of simple natural events. But, how do we accurately describe complex phenomena? On this program, Dr. Stephen Wolfram discussed intrinsic complexity in nature. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Nobel Prizes 2003 -- Berkeley Groks 2003-10-08 The Nobel Prizes were awarded again this year, and with it some controversies. On this program, we discussed the recent prizes in physics, chemistry, and medicine and physiology Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Revolutionary Scientists -- Berkeley Groks 2003-09-24 Scientists often do not receive recognition for their work, and toil in relative obscurity. Nevertheless, their discoveries change the world. This show profiled ten scientists conducting such revolutionary work. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Managing Heartburn -- Berkeley Groks 2003-09-17 For many, heartburn is a constant source of irritation that must be endured daily. However, new treatments are available. We looked at some of these new approaches to managing heartburn with Dr. Paulo Pacheco. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hacking the Xbox -- Berkeley Groks 2003-09-10 The Xbox is a popular gaming console that when reduced to its bare elements is simply a graphics-enabled PC. This show featured a discussion with Andrew Huang of the technical and legal aspects to reverse engineering the Xbox. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Pilates -- Berkeley Groks 2003-09-03 Personal fitness is a major concern for many overweight Americans. This show profiled one fitness method called pilates. In addition, California gubernatorial candidate, Mary Carey shared her views on technology policy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Private Space Travel -- Berkeley Groks 2003-08-27 Space travel was once the sole domain of large government agencies, but is now becoming available for private citizens. On this program, we discussed space travel for the general public with Eric Anderson, CEO of Space Adventures. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Film Editing Techniques -- Berkeley Groks 2003-08-20 Film editing has become remarkably easy with the use of computer aided tools. However, the aesthetics of film editing are not so readily automated. On this show, Michael Rubin discussed techniques for computer film editing. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Animal Intelligence -- Berkeley Groks 2003-08-13 What is intelligence? Do animals possess some form of it, or are humans unique? On this show, we addressed these questions of animal intelligence with Eugene Linden. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Nanotechnology -- Berkeley Groks 2003-08-06 Advances in manipulating materials on the nano-scale is beginning to yield promising results. The current state of the field was discussed on this show with William Atkinson. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Renewable Energy -- Berkeley Groks 2003-07-23 Fossil fuels are a problematic energy source. They are bad for the environment and are non-renewable. Developing the resources and infrastructure for renewable energy sources is a major goal of the next century. On this program, we explored such renewable energy sources with Prof. Daniel M. Kammen. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shakespeare and the Brain -- Berkeley Groks 2003-07-16 Shakespearean insights into the human condition also reflect fundamental operating processes of the human brain. On this show, Prof. Paul Matthews discussed the link between Shakespeare and modern neuroscience. Listen |