The Pulse Archive

13 years ago, AJ Rotondella realized he could catch sharks from the beach. He’s been hooked ever since, even moving across states to chase sharks.

We take a deep dive into the secret lives of sharks — from their history, to the threats they face, to what makes them special.

Hospitals are legally required to care for undocumented patients in emergencies. But when a patient is too sick to be discharged, some turn to a controversial practice.

A promising new cure sparked a wave of renewed interest in gene therapies about a decade ago — but it also set off alarm bells in the financial world.

How money shapes our health care system — and our health — from doctor decisions, to medical debt, to the pharma industry.

On this episode, we dive into Earth’s history with an exploration of all things geologic, from active volcanoes to the rock record.

We’ll look at freedom from different perspectives.

Launched in a garage 30 years ago, Amazon has expanded from its humble beginnings to a global powerhouse. On this episode, we’ll explore the innovations fueling its growth.

Supply chain innovations helped the online juggernaut change the way we shop and achieve two-day delivery.

The largest concentration of data centers in the world are in northern Virginia. Amazon estimates that around 70 percent of global internet traffic goes through the area.

When we see a familiar face, a flood of information comes rushing in. It’s an extremely important skill that we often take for granted.

Diets have long been about calories, or an emphasis on different nutrients — but with precision nutrition, the approach is personalized.

Rick Bedlack leads two programs dedicated to solving the mysteries of ALS.

We look at the DIY medicine movement, and what’s prompting a growing number of patients to experiment with treatments on their own.

Latinos and African Americans suffer the highest rates of long COVID. Yet health care inequality and poor outreach have resulted in clinics with mostly white patient lists.