The Pulse Archive

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.

We explore stigmatized health conditions — how they earn their reputations, affect the lives of patients, and complicate efforts to treat them.

The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for managing childhood obesity, but the recommendations are a challenge for overwhelmed health systems.

We explore this new science, and how these solutions are — or aren’t — working on the ground.

UPenn religious studies professor Justin McDaniel shares his take on boredom and the insights he learned from his time as a monk.

We 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.

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?

Inside the company that could ‘end privacy as we know it’

We explore the hidden architecture of science that often underlies music, literature, and more.

We’ll explore happiness — and how we can find more of it.

In his new book, “Dear,” Justin Kemp writes about minority teens facing mental health issues and opens up about his own struggles.

NAMI presenters visit eighth graders near Baltimore to have an honest conversation about mental health.

Teens, their mental health, and how families can navigate these challenging times.

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?

Since the start of the pandemic, thousands of residency permits have been issued to Americans who work from Mexico. The city is now a hot spot for expat workers.