
The Pulse Archive
Scientists need good data to study UFOs. But how can they collect it?
Researchers say it's difficult to draw scientific conclusions from UFO sightings because there isn't enough data to study.
1 year ago
Listen 10:28How UFOs went from Fringe to Mainstream
How did UFOs go from sci-fi fantasy to the object of Congressional hearings and NASA research projects? We look at the past, present, and future of our relationship with UFOs.
Air Date: October 20, 2023
Listen 50:05Shame and Blame: How Stigma Impacts Health
We explore stigmatized health conditions — how they earn their reputations, affect the lives of patients, and complicate efforts to treat them.
Air Date: October 13, 2023
Listen 49:28A doctor’s hunt for community-based solutions to childhood obesity
The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for managing childhood obesity, but the recommendations are a challenge for overwhelmed health systems.
1 year ago
Listen 12:55How Science is Transforming Weight Loss
We explore this new science, and how these solutions are — or aren’t — working on the ground.
Air Date: October 6, 2023
Listen 49:21For the sake of boredom: Finding comfort in doing less
UPenn religious studies professor Justin McDaniel shares his take on boredom and the insights he learned from his time as a monk.
1 year ago
Listen 7:17We talk with Loren Grush about her new book, “The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts,” which retraces the history of the first American women in space.
Air Date: September 29, 2023
Listen 49:07Boredom in the Age of Information Overload
Boredom is good for your brain. At least that’s what we’ve been told. But how do we achieve boredom in a world of constant stimulation? And is it as valuable as we think?
Air Date: September 22, 2023
Listen 52:12Face Recognition and What it Means for Our Privacy
Inside the company that could ‘end privacy as we know it’
Air Date: September 20, 2023
Listen 41:11We explore the hidden architecture of science that often underlies music, literature, and more.
Air Date: September 15, 2023
Listen 49:19How writing suicide notes helped save a teen’s life
In his new book, “Dear,” Justin Kemp writes about minority teens facing mental health issues and opens up about his own struggles.
2 years ago
Listen 7:42Keeping it real with kids and their mental health
NAMI presenters visit eighth graders near Baltimore to have an honest conversation about mental health.
2 years ago
Listen 10:16Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health Challenges
Teens, their mental health, and how families can navigate these challenging times.
Air Date: September 1, 2023
Listen 49:30When and why workers are ‘cyberloafing’ on the job
Whether they're working in the office or remotely, many people spend time on their phones or online for non-work activities. But is it necessarily a bad thing?
2 years ago
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