The Pulse Archive

We take a look at giftedness — how it’s defined, who qualifies as gifted, and how our understanding of giftedness is changing.

Flying has gotten worse over the years — and so have passengers. An inside look at how aviation workers deal with angry customers

The bird flu virus continues to spread around the world, including in mammals like cows. Scientists are worried it could become a human virus.

We talk with experts ranging from food scientists to ER docs about how to avoid common Thanksgiving disasters.

We look at the threats facing trees around the world, along with new efforts to save them — and help them survive and thrive.

The artificial leaf was a vision for moving beyond fossil fuels. Researchers have since run into obstacles, but continue to push the field forward.

A Villanova University biologist is studying how geckos stick to surfaces in an effort to replicate this mechanism for new medical adhesives

We explore the field of biomimicry, and how everyone from architects to engineers to medical researchers are drawing inspiration from nature.

Years of research show it matters when a patient takes medicine. So why don't drugs come with those instructions?

Corinne Carlson, a student athlete, shares how early morning rowing practice affects how she schedules her sleep, and her life.

What science has to say about what makes someone a night owl, whether it’s bad for your health, and if it’s even possible to change.

As the days grow shorter, we take a look at how changes to our circadian clocks affect our health.

Election security experts warn that underfunding and a lack of expertise in the field could threaten election integrity.

Ahead of the election, we look at how politics is affecting everything from health care to scientific progress.

Fear is about survival, but it can also feel fun. We explore our complicated relationship with fear.