![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Computer Malware -- Groks Science Show 2008-02-27 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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.
Keywords: science; computers; malware
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| Einstein and his miraculous year -- Groks Science Show 2005-11-16 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
In the year 1905, Albert Einstein published five papers that changed the face of modern physics and led to two Nobel Prizes, including one for Einstein himself. On this program, Prof. John Stachel discussed Einstein and the importance of each of these papers.
Keywords: Science; physics; relativity; Einstein
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| Global Warnings -- Groks Science Show 2005-12-28 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Global warming is a larger threat than terrorism. So says this week's guest Sir David King, science advisor to UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. On this program, he discussed the indicators of this worldwide threat and counters the skeptics of climate change.
Keywords: science; global warming
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| Low Energy Space Flight -- Groks Science Show 2007-08-22 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Space travel has typically relied on conventional high energy routes, known as Hohmann Transfers, to transfer their payloads. However, low energy routes do exist, and are currently being explored. On this program, Dr. Ed Belbruno from NASA discussed low energy space flight.
Keywords: science; NASA; space flight; Hohmann; low energy
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| Mona Lisa Math -- Groks Science Show 2006-06-28 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Art and science are inexorably intertwined, with advances in one often inspiring advances in the other. Nowhere is this more evident than in the work of Leonardo da Vinci. On this program, Prof. Bulent Atalay discussed math and the Mona Lisa.
Keywords: science; math; art; mona lisa
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| The Planets -- Groks Science Show 2006-03-15 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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.
Keywords: science; astronomy; planets; solar system
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| String Theory -- Groks Science Show 2005-03-02 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Physicists are constantly searching for 'elegant' theories that describe the universe. One such theory, string theory, has the potential to unify the disparate theories of quantum mechanics and general relativity. We discussed this theory with Prof. Brian Greene of Columbia University.
Keywords: Science; physics; string theory
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| Ten Planets -- Groks Science Show 2006-08-16 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
The recent debate over what defines a planet has been partially motivated by the discovery of a candidate tenth planet. On this program, Dr. Ken Croswell explained the rationale behind the ten planets.
Keywords: science; astronomy; tenth planet
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| Light Speed Travel -- Groks Science Show 2006-04-12 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Traveling near the speed of light may soon be possible thanks to recent theoretical advances. On this program, Dr. Franklin Felber discussed the physics of near light-speed travel.
Keywords: science; speed of light; physics
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| Bohr and Einstein -- Groks Science Show 2004-05-19 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
During the quantum revolution, the views of the physical universe at the atomic scale were changing rapidly. During this tumultuous time, two physicists, Neils Bohr and Albert Einstein, struggled over this rapidly changing landscape. On this show Edmond Blair Bolles discussed his book, Einstein Defiant: Genius vs. genius in the quantum revolution.
Keywords: Science
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| Electronic Commerce -- Groks Science Show 2004-05-12 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Electronic commerce is rapidly replacing traditional avenues for retail sales. However, the full potential of this technology has yet to be fully realized. On this program, we discussed the organizational aspects of e-commerce with Dr. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour.
Keywords: Science
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| Alternative Energy -- Groks Science Show 2003-12-24 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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
Keywords: Science
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| Social Networks -- Groks Science Show 2004-03-31 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Social networks have been popularized by the play "Six Degrees of Separation". But, predicting the behavior of these networks in reality proves to be quite challenging. We explored this issue with Prof. Duncan Watts from Columbia University.
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| Environmental Policy -- Groks Science Show 2004-02-11 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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.
Keywords: Science
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| Tech Support -- Groks Science Show 2004-01-21 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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.
Keywords: Science
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| Cooling Atoms -- Groks Science Show 2004-02-25 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Studying atoms can be quite challenging, due in large part to their rapid velocities. However, novel methods for cooling atoms using lasers have revolutionized the field of condensed matter physics. We discussed this issue with Nobel Laureate, Prof. Stephen Chu.
Keywords: Science
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| Electronic Junk Mail -- Groks Science Show 2004-07-28 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
While electronic mail has revolutionized global communication, its ubiquity is not without a cost...spam. How does one deal with the ever growing amounts of electronic junk mail. On this program, we featured one innovative approach.
Keywords: Science
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| Data Backup -- Groks Science Show 2004-02-18 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Electronic storage devices have become ubiquitous in daily life and hold most of our essential information. But, few people backup their data until it's too late. On this show, we explored novel methods of data backup.
Keywords: Science
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| Ocean Ecosystem -- Groks Science Show 2001-07-18 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
The ocean is a complex ecosystem that is self-sustaining on many levels. In particular, it is able to recycle the waste products that are produced. This program focused on several of these mechanisms.
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| Mind and Body Health -- Groks Science Show 2003-12-17 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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.
Keywords: Science
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| Robotics Competition -- Groks Science Show 2003-12-31 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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.
Keywords: Science
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| Genes and Behavior -- Groks Science Show 2004-04-28 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
While most would readily accept that the brain controls behavior, few would acknowledge the role that genes play in shaping our actions. On this program, we investigated the link between genes and behavior with Prof. Gary Marcus from NYU.
Keywords: Science
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| Sociobiology -- Groks Science Show 2004-04-14 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
The field of sociobiology attempts to attribute many behaviors to evolutionary causes. But, the justification for these attempts is often tenuous at best. On this program, we discussed sociobiology and models of human behavior with Dr. Richard C. Francis, author of Why Men Won't Ask for Directions: The Seductions of Sociobiology.
Keywords: Science
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| Investigating Consciousness -- Groks Science Show 2004-03-17 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Consciousness remains one of the frontiers of modern science; however, innovative methodologies may soon reveal an understanding of how the brain gives rise to conscious experience. We discussed this issue with Prof. Christof Koch from Caltech.
Keywords: Science
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| The Hubbert Peak -- Groks Science Show 2004-03-10 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Hubbard's peak defines the point of no return as far as fossil fuels are concerned. Have we reached this point? And, how do we create a sustainable energy future. We explored this issue with Prof. David Goodstein, Vice Provost of Caltech.
Keywords: Science
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| Environmental Policy -- Groks Science Show 2002-11-06 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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 of legislating environmental policy.
Keywords: Science
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| A New Kind of Science -- Groks Science Show 2003-10-15 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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
Keywords: Science
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| Dreams -- Groks Science Show 2003-12-10 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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 episodes discussion with Dr. Veronica Tonay.
Keywords: Science
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| History of the Brain -- Groks Science Show 2004-01-28 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
The brain's role 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.
Keywords: Science
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| Fringe Festival -- Groks Science Show 2002-08-28 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
The San Francisco Fringe Festival brings together an eclectic group of performers. Among them, two performers started their careers in science and shifted to performance art. This show featured these performers discussing their transition from science to art.
Keywords: Science
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| Creative Commons -- Groks Science Show 2004-05-26 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Communicating ideas to a mass audience is quickly becoming democratized by the internet. However, transmitting these ideas effectively may determine the voices that are heard and those that are ignored. On this show, we discussed the creative commons with Prof. Lawrence Lessig of Stanford University.
Keywords: Science
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| Surviving Chemistry -- Groks Science Show 2002-02-20 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Surviving a career in science is a daunting prospect for any one pursuing a scientific career. However, it can be more difficult for women and minorities. This show featured an interview with Ms. Ramona Gray, a former contestant on the CBS Survivor Show, discussing how to "survive" a career in science.
Keywords: Science
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| Science Literacy -- Groks Science Show 2004-03-24 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Everyday events are readily explained within a scientific framework, yet science literacy is still quite low. On this program, Curt Suplee discussed everyday science education.
Keywords: Science
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| Hepatitus B -- Groks Science Show 2002-07-03 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Hepatitus B is a diseases that has affected millions of individuals, and one where a cure was fortunately found. On this show, we interviewed the Nobel Laureate whose research led to the vaccine.
Keywords: Science
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| Top Technological Innovations -- Groks Science Show 2004-02-04 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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.
Keywords: Science
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| HIV Evolution -- Groks Science Show 2004-04-07 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
HIV is a pernicious blight on modern society, but one that may have an interesting evolutionary history. On this program, we discussed mathematical models of HIV infection with Prof. Montgomery Slatkin of U.C. Berkeley.
Keywords: Science
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| Embalming -- Groks Science Show 2002-02-27 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Embalming is a complex technique for preserving organic tissue specimens. This show featured a discussion of a novel application of embalming techniques.
Keywords: Science
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| Computerized Teaching Aids -- Groks Science Show 2002-09-18 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Teaching scientific concepts is often a difficult task, but the development of interactive computer media as teaching aids is revolutionizing pedagogical techniques. Joining us was Dr. Cammy Huang who discussed some of these exciting developments.
Keywords: Science
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| Neutrinos -- Groks Science Show 2002-06-19 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Neutrinos are particles in nature which were until recently thought to have no mass. Recent discoveries however have shown that these particles do indeed have mass. The implication of these and other discoveries were discussed.
Keywords: Science
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| Biomaterials Research -- Groks Science Show 2002-06-12 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Biomaterials are synthetic materials capable of replacing damaged tissue in living organisms. These materials hold great promise for biomedical research.
Keywords: Science
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| Neural Stem Cells -- Groks Science Show 2002-05-29 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Stem cells are progenitor cells that give rise to mature cell types. In the nervous system, adult neural stem cells give rise to new nerve cells in the brain. This show featured an interview discussing current research on adult neurogenesis.
Keywords: Science
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| Geobiology -- Groks Science Show 2002-05-08 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Geobiology is a rapidly emerging field that seeks to unite studies of geology with ongoing biological questions, for example the sensing of the earth's magnetic field by some organisms. This show featured an interview with the expert in the field of geobiology.
Keywords: Science
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| Technology as Art -- Groks Science Show 2002-04-10 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Technology as an art form may seem paradoxical. However, the seamless blending of technology in art is capable of broadening the palette of artistic expression. This show featured an interview with two members of The Flying Karamazov Brothers discussing their technology driven show.
Keywords: Science
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| Disturbing the Solar System -- Groks Science Show 2002-10-23 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Meteors are pervasive throughout the solar system. The probability of one colliding with the earth is receiving larger attention from scientific and governement agencies. On this program, Prof. Alan Rubin discussed the issue of meteors in our solar system.
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| Nobel Prizes 2002 -- Groks Science Show 2002-10-09 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
The Nobel Prizes are awarded every year for exceptional achievement in numerous fields of human endeavor. This show featured interviews discussing the implications of the recent prizes in Chemistry, Physics, Economics, and Medicine or Physiology.
Keywords: Science
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| Uncertainty in Science -- Groks Science Show 2002-06-05 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
The evolution of uncertainty in scientific thought is a relatively recent occurrence. The emergence of this ideas has roots in not only science, but art and philosophy as well. On this program, Dr. David Peat discussed the history of uncertainty in science.
Keywords: Science
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| Organic Semiconductors -- Groks Science Show 2002-04-24 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Semiconductors have revolutionized the world as we know it. However, further advances in semiconductor technology will rely on advances in our understanding of material properties. This show examined developments in the field of organic semiconductors.
Keywords: Science
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| Science Journalism -- Groks Science Show 2002-04-17 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Communicating developments in science and technology to the public at large is essential to establishing a science literate populace. However, translating the sometimes obscure jargon of the trade can be a challenge. This show examined this role of science journalism.
Keywords: Science
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| NMR Technology -- Groks Science Show 2002-03-20 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Nuclear magnetic resonance is a physical technique that has allowed scientist to deduce everything from the structure of molecules to the structure of the brain. How does this technology work? This show featured a discussion on the science and applications of NMR technology.
Keywords: Science
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| JCR Licklider -- Groks Science Show 2002-09-25 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Personal computers and the internet have become commonplace in modern living. However, this development was not inevitable and may be due in large part to the foresight of one man, J.C.R. Licklider. On this program, M. Mitchell Waldrop discussed the history of this revolution.
Keywords: Science
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