Musical Brain -— Groks Science Show 2025-09-17

What is it about the human brain that enables it to derive pleasure from music? On this episode, Dr. Robert Zatorre discussed his book, From Perception to Pleasure.

Adverse situations can be an ongoing challenge for many without the proper coping mechanisms. On this episode, Dr. Christine Silverstein discussed her book, Wrestling Through Adversity.

Innovative ideas and products can arise from any source, but may be overlooked without a proper framework and guidance. On this episode, Drs. John Bamforth and Roy Zwahlen discussed their book, Race to Innovation.

Global scale problems continue to require innovative solutions. How can deep technology address the biggest problems in the world? On this episode, Pablos Holman discussed his book, Deep Future.

What are the philosophical and ethical implications of omnivorous diets? Are the potential solutions readily obtainable? On this episode, Dr. Jon Sanbonmatsu discussed his book, The Omnivore Deception.

Modern physics would not be the same today if it were not for the work of Albert Einstein. How did his miraculous year in 1905 contribute to this development? On this episode, we revisit an interview with Dr. John Stachel discussing Einstein and his Remarkable Year.

Understanding the issues surrounding immigration is often replete with common misunderstandings. On this episode, Dr. Ernesto Castaneda discussed his book, Immigration Realities, Challenging Common Misperceptions.

Evolutionary biology has had a contentious legal history in the public sphere since the landmark trial, Scopes versus Tennessee. On this episode, Dr. Harold Gouzoules discussed his book, The Hundred Years Trial.

Scientific writing is essential for communicating new advances and discoveries, but it often lacks clarity and readability. How can scientific writing be improved? On this episode, Prof. Anne Greene discussed her book, Writing Science in Plain Language.

Anthropogenic stresses on the global environment will require visionary solutions to solve these problems. On this episode, Alan Weisman discussed his book, Hope Dies Last: Visionary People Across the World, Fighting to Find Us a Future.