Dinosaur Bird -- Groks Science Show 2026-06-03

The Battle of the Little Bighorn is one of the landmark events in the history of the West. What is the history of this major turning point? On this episode, Tom Clavin discussed his book, Vengeance.

Healthcare in the United States continues to suffer from many structural challenges. How did it get this way? On this episode, John McDonough discussed his book, Americas Wrong Turn.

What are the psychological origins or our moral decisions and their changes over time? On this episode, Dr. Audun Dahl discussed his book, Between Fixed and Fickle.

Birds are fascinating creatures whose evolutionary past is directly tied to that of dinosaurs. On this episode, Dr. Steve Brusatte discussed his book, The Story of Birds.

Modern genetics has enabled the connection of individuals separated by circumstance. On this episode, Alex Blum discussed his memoir, An Accident of Birth.

Humans are inducing climate change, which is well established by scientific findings. What can be done to mitigate these changes to the environment? On this episode, Dr. Vijay Limaye discussed climate science.

Astrology continues to have ardent believers, despite ample scientific evidence to the contrary. On this episode, Carlos Orsi discussed his book, What Science Says About Astrology.

Environmental policies are being legally assailed, which will adversely affect the health of the earth and its populations. What can be done legally to address these changes? On this episode, Sarah Buckley discussed the legal efforts to protect the environment.

The alphabet is familiar to everyone, but what do we know about the science and history of its formation? On this episode, Dr. Danny Bate discussed his book, Why Q Needs U.

Mental illness is often misunderstood, stigmatized, and poorly treated. How can peer led reforms help? On this episode, Frederick Vars discussed his book, Through the Fire.