The Pulse Archive

A look at why many autistic kids struggle at school, and what parents and experts say could make a difference.

Former congressman Patrick Kennedy and journalist Stephen Fried have teamed up to write a new book together, Profiles in Mental Health Courage.

We hear personal stories about what it takes to treat and recover from serious mental illness.

Beyond the Bars pulls techniques from music therapy to help students tie music and social-emotional learning together.

A look at how music affects our brains, and its power to treat illnesses ranging from Parkinson’s to depression.

Zoologist Bill Schutt says teeth are power tools for survival. He joins us to talk about his new book “Bite.”

On this episode, we take a look at some of the hidden forces that shape our behaviors and decisions.

Virtual worlds allow us to reinvent ourselves and build new lives. But some of our troubles follow us there. A look at navigating community, love, and work in digital realms.

What is the future of psychedelic research after the recent FDA decision to reject MDMA as a treatment for PTSD?

Air conditioning is a century-old technology, but now companies are racing to reinvent it and lower its large environmental footprint.

Blast freezers freeze food super fast and at very low temperatures, which ensures freshness, and cuts down on food waste.

Amid the summer heat, we explore the history and future of cold technology, from innovations in freezing to the next generation of air conditioners.

GoFundMe can feel like a last option for people with large medical bills — but those who utilize public assistance will need to think twice before campaigning.

AI-powered therapy bots are gaining popularity, but researchers caution that not every service claiming to be a therapist qualifies as one.

Comedian Kelli Dunham accepts a challenge to head to Times Square in New York City to ask a few strangers for help.