The Pulse Archive

Physician and author Robert Wachter joins us to discuss what AI-powered health care will look like in the near future.

We take a look at the science of love — from what fuels attraction, to the “secret sauce” of compatibility.

As the icy snow covering sidewalks and roads melts, it might be a good time to break out rubber-soled booties for your pups.

Why Black Americans suffer worse health outcomes, and past and present efforts to fight those disparities.

Dry January has wrapped up, but before you head back to the bar or pour yourself a drink, take a moment to evaluate what was better about your life when you were not drinking.

How NASA’s 1975 mission to Mars led to decades of scientific controversy and confusion over the existence of life on Mars — and why that’s starting to change.

We explore our relationship with alcohol — why we consume it, how it affects us, and when it’s time to quit.

We remember NASA's Challenger disaster: What led up to the mission, what went wrong, and its lasting impact.

We look back at the first spacecraft landing on Mars in 1976, the Challenger tragedy in 1986, and the long-game Pluto mission launched in 2006. 

We take a deep dive into perimenopause and menopause – and the latest research on how to manage and treat symptoms.

Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.

A look at the science of designing a happier life — from reverse-engineering joy to moments of serendipity.

We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.

How a reporter began to investigate diabetes risk, and along the way, made a startling discovery about his own health.