
The Pulse Archive
How 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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?
3 months ago
Listen 6:42Remote workers seek a new work-life balance in Mexico City
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.
3 months ago
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