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Methylated Youth -- Groks Science Show 2022-02-02
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Kara Fitzgerald discussed her new book, Younger You.

Bought by KNCT FM and KDX Worldround Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2022
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 2
Nobel laureate John Mather: The promise of the James Webb Space Telescope
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Artist's concept of the James Webb Space Telescope in space., Credit: NASA/Adriana Manrique Gutierrez
JWST senior project scientist John Mather has been looking forward to the new space telescope’s first light for more than 30 years. He joins us wit...

Bought by WFHB, KIYU-FM, WMUU-LP, WJCU, KWMR and more


  • Added: Feb 02, 2022
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 11
Super Age -- Groks Science Show 2022-01-26
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Bradley Schurman discussed his book, The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny.

Bought by KNCT FM, KDX Worldround Radio, and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Jan 26, 2022
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 3
A world of space geysers and what lies beneath
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: A true-color view of Enceladus' southern plumes. , Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SSI / Kevin M. Gill
New research shows that the giant plumes of Saturn’s moon Enceladus may not be coming from the warm ocean deep below the icy surface.

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  • Added: Jan 26, 2022
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 13
2022-01-23 Hacking the Brain: Beyond the Five Senses
From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk
Piece image
If you could have another sense beyond the normal five, what would it be?

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  • Added: Jan 24, 2022
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 7
Global Philanthropy -- Groks Science Show 2022-01-19
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Kirk Bowman discussed his new book, Reimagining Global Philanthropy.

Bought by KDX Worldround Radio, WYAP, and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Jan 19, 2022
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 3
Curiosity rolls on: Mars Science Laboratory project scientist Ashwin Vasavada
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: A Picture Postcard From Curiosity's Navcams: NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used its black-and-white navigation cameras to capture panoramas of this scene at two times of day; blue, orange, and green color was added to a combination of both panoramas for an , Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
The Curiosity rover’s lead researcher reviews the latest findings and images from Mars’ Gale Crater.

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  • Added: Jan 19, 2022
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 10
Bioreactor Meat -- Groks Science Show 2022-01-12
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Karthik Sekar discussed his new book, After Meat.

Bought by KDX Worldround Radio and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Jan 12, 2022
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 2
We have touched the Sun: The Parker Solar Probe’s triumph
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Artist’s impression of Parker Solar Probe approaching the Alfvén critical surface, which marks the end of the solar atmosphere and the beginning of the solar wind. Parker Solar Probe’s crossing into this zone in April 2021 means the spacecraft has “touche, Credit: NASA/Johns Hop
A spacecraft has penetrated the Sun’s corona for the first time, revealing unprecedented data and capturing a mind-blowing video.

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  • Added: Jan 11, 2022
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 13
Disaster Readiness -- Groks Science Show 2022-01-05
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Creek Stewart discussed his book, The Disaster Ready Home.

Bought by KDX Worldround Radio and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Jan 05, 2022
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 2
Return to the Moon: Preparing for splashdown in the Pacific
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Host Mat Kaplan talks with USS John P. Murtha captain Gervy Alota next to the Orion capsule test article aboard the ship., Credit: Mat Kaplan
A shipboard update on how the Artemis 1 Orion capsule will be recovered from the Pacific Ocean.

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  • Added: Jan 05, 2022
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 14
Property Species -- Groks Science Show 2021-12-29
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Bart J. Wilson discussed his book, The Property Species.

Bought by KDX Worldround Radio and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Dec 29, 2021
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 2
A good year for space: Planetary Society all-stars review 2021
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Solar system montage with eight planets, Credit: NASA/JPL
Seven Planetary Society experts and enthusiasts celebrate 2021’s many space science and exploration milestones.

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  • Added: Dec 29, 2021
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 12
Tailored Brain -- Groks Science Show 2021-12-22
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Emily Willingham discussed her book, The Tailored Brain.

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Dec 22, 2021
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
Discovering Mars with Jim Bell and William Sheehan
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: A mosaic of 102 Viking orbiter images of Mars, showing a hemisphere of the planet centered on the immense Valles Marineris canyon system. Prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey., Credit: NASA/JPL/USGS
“Discovering Mars” is the new chronicle of humanity’s long relationship with the Red Planet, assembled by space historian William Sheehan and Mars ...

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  • Added: Dec 22, 2021
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 11
Stickler Science -- Groks Science Show 2021-12-15
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
R. Philip Bouchard discussed his book, The Stickler's Guide to Science in the Age of Misinformation.

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KDX Worldround Radio, WYAP, and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Dec 15, 2021
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 4
JWST is ready for launch and amazing science
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope seen being prepared for transport to French Guiana for launch later this year., Credit: NASA/Chris Gunn
Three astronomers share what they hope the James Webb Space Telescope will reveal about our universe after its launch this month.

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  • Added: Dec 14, 2021
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 11
A conversation with the director of “Don’t Look Up”
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio are astronomers trying to save the world from a comet in Don't Look Up., Credit: Netflix
Director Adam McKay and planetary defense expert Amy Mainzer join us for a conversation about the film and the science behind it.

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  • Added: Dec 08, 2021
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 14
Climate Atlas -- Groks Science Show 2021-12-08
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Brian Buma discussed his book, The Atlas of a Changing Climate.

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Dec 08, 2021
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
Medicine Choice -- Groks Science Show 2021-12-01
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Lewis Grossman discussed his book, Choose Your Medicine.

Bought by WYAP and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Dec 01, 2021
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 2
Discovering life elsewhere: How can we be sure?
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Artist concept of the surface of exoplanet Trappist-1f, a world that may be capable of supporting life., Credit: NASA
NASA’s Jim Green and Mary Voytek want the science community to develop tools that will help us evaluate potential evidence of life beyond Earth.

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  • Added: Dec 01, 2021
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 13
Mental Thrive -- Groks Science Show 2021-11-24
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Margaret Chisolm discussed her book, From Survive to Thrive.

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Nov 24, 2021
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
Into the anthropocosmos with Ariel Ekblaw
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Artist's depiction of TESSERAE self-assembling structures in orbit around Mars., Credit: Artist Rendering of TESSERAE (TU Dortmund)
“Into the Anthropocosmos” is MIT Space Exploration Initiative director Ariel Ekblaw’s collection of innovations that will improve life in space and...

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  • Added: Nov 24, 2021
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 12
Plant Hunter -- Groks Science Show 2021-11-17
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Cassandra Leah Quave discussed her new book, The Plant Hunter.

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Nov 17, 2021
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
The DART asteroid impact mission begins, with Nancy Chabot
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Illustration of DART, from behind the NEXT–C ion engine, Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins APL
The DART mission begins its journey that will end when it smashes into an asteroid, demonstrating how we might save Earth from a devastating impact.

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  • Added: Nov 16, 2021
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 12