Berkeley Groks - Science Show Podcast

Berkeley Groks - Science Show Podcast

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.

Wed Apr 16 11:01:08 EDT 2008

The human body is regulated by multiple physiological processes that cycle throughout the day. On this program, Jennifer A... more

Wed Apr 09 11:01:08 EDT 2008

Astronomers searching for extrasolar worlds have recently discovered several fascinating planets orbiting other stars. On ... more

Wed Apr 02 04:08:50 EDT 2008

Alexander Graham Bell is widely regarded as the inventor of the telephone. However, few may know the story of Elisha Gray,... more

Wed Mar 26 09:51:30 EDT 2008

The exploration of Egypt and the middle east remained largely unknown to European scientists until 1798. At that time, a g... more

Wed Mar 19 04:44:54 EDT 2008

Degenerative diseases of the brain such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons have until recently been accepted as a normal possibi... more

Wed Mar 12 08:18:43 EDT 2008

Science and sports seem strangely dissimilar, but both strive to bring out the best in human endeavors. On this program, R... more

Wed Mar 05 09:42:15 EST 2008

Malaria has often been regarded as a third world disease. Yet, it has been found worldwide, with socioecononic factors lar... more

Wed Feb 27 05:04:22 EST 2008

As computers have become increasingly ubiquitous, so too has computer malware. How can we protect our computers from this ... more

Wed Feb 20 11:01:08 EST 2008

Gorillas are genetically very similar to humans, however our behavior seems widely divergent. But, we may have more in com... more

Wed Feb 13 11:01:08 EST 2008

Complementary and alternative medicine claims cures for ailments spanning the range from allergies to cancer. But, does sc... more

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