The Pulse Archive
Already Forgotten About Your New Year’s Resolution? Here’s Why
We talk with productivity expert Chris Bailey about achieving goals, who says aligning them with our values is key.
Air Date: March 10, 2026
Listen 31:52Hello? From Bell’s First Call to Gen Z’s Telephobia: 150 Years of the Telephone
On the 150th anniversary of the world’s first call, we look back at how the telephone changed the world.
Air Date: March 6, 2026
Listen 49:39Beyond Anthropomorphism: The Science of Animal Emotions
We explore the inner lives of animals, from pain in lobsters to odd-couple friendships to empathy in baboons.
Air Date: February 27, 2026
Listen 49:34Revenge Feels Great — But the Cost is High
We talk with lawyer-turned-researcher James Kimmel about his book, "The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction — and How to Overcome It."
Air Date: February 20, 2026
Listen 49:18Will My Doctor Be a Bot? AI and the Future of Medicine
Physician and author Robert Wachter joins us to discuss what AI-powered health care will look like in the near future.
Air Date: February 18, 2026
Listen 37:33Finding Your Match: The Science of Love and Attraction
We take a look at the science of love — from what fuels attraction, to the “secret sauce” of compatibility.
Air Date: February 13, 2026
Listen 49:34Shocking sidewalks: Why melting snow could spell trouble for dogs
As the icy snow covering sidewalks and roads melts, it might be a good time to break out rubber-soled booties for your pups.
4 weeks ago
Closing the Gap: Improving Health Outcomes for Black Americans
Why Black Americans suffer worse health outcomes, and past and present efforts to fight those disparities.
Air Date: February 6, 2026
Listen 49:34Dry January is over — but don’t pour yourself a drink just yet
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.
1 month ago
The redemption of Viking: Did the 50-year-old mission to Mars find life or not?
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.
1 month ago
Listen 21:39From Buzz to Burnout: How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Body
We explore our relationship with alcohol — why we consume it, how it affects us, and when it’s time to quit.
Air Date: January 30, 2026
Listen 49:34Challenger at 40: How the Disaster Shaped the Future of NASA
We remember NASA's Challenger disaster: What led up to the mission, what went wrong, and its lasting impact.
Air Date: January 27, 2026
Listen 37:45Triumph, Tragedy and Ennui: Three NASA Missions That Shaped the Future of Space Exploration
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.
Air Date: January 23, 2026
Listen 50:29The Weird Menopause Symptoms No One Ever Told You About — And How to Treat Them
We take a deep dive into perimenopause and menopause – and the latest research on how to manage and treat symptoms.
Air Date: January 16, 2026
Listen 49:34From Soy to Carbs: How Food can Ease Menopause Symptoms
Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.
Air Date: January 13, 2026
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