The Pulse Archive
There are 19 million veterans in the U.S. who have served in the armed forces. For many, the military gave them a sense of shared purpose ...
Air Date: November 4, 2022
Listen 49:25Thrills & Chills: The Psychology of Fear
It’s that time of year when we celebrate something we usually hate: fear. We visit haunted houses and corn mazes or binge-watch the sca ...
Air Date: October 28, 2022
Listen 48:17How a therapy once seen as a victory for autistic kids has come under fire as abuse
The first generation of kids to receive intensive ABA has grown up — and many have criticized it as harmful and even abusive.
4 years ago
Listen 42:05Why Grasslands Are Worth Saving
There’s a lot to love about grasslands — the sound of the wind blowing through them, the way the colors change with the seasons, how ...
Air Date: October 21, 2022
Listen 49:23Can the cheetah help save India’s grasslands?
Cheetahs were declared extinct 70 years ago in India. Ecologists hope its reintroduction will boost efforts to preserve the country's vast grasslands.
4 years ago
Listen 10:41In the early days of the pandemic, life on the streets changed. Traffic was clear, and the roads felt nearly deserted. Bumper-to-bumper c ...
Air Date: October 14, 2022
Listen 50:23Getting to the bottom of Philadelphia’s potholes
What causes potholes — and why are there so many of them?
4 years ago
Listen 11:52The Battle Over Autism Therapy ABA
When Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) first emerged on the national stage, it was hailed as a ray of hope. It was an intensive, interactiv ...
Air Date: October 7, 2022
Listen 49:39A smile, clean socks, a sandwich, a wound care kit, a heartfelt “how are you feeling today?” All of these things can be part of a pub ...
Air Date: September 30, 2022
Listen 48:47Doing more good than harm: Conflicting feelings on the frontlines of harm reduction
Doing harm reduction work can feel like walking a tight line between helping and enabling.
4 years ago
Listen 11:48The Evolution of Plastic Surgery
During World War I, thousands of soldiers suffered catastrophic facial injuries. If these soldiers survived their injuries, they were oft ...
Air Date: September 23, 2022
Listen 48:58A Journey into the Minds of Whales
Tom Mustill was sure he was going to die — that was the last thing he thought as he watched a humpback whale arc majestically out of th ...
Air Date: September 16, 2022
Listen 48:36Around the world, at dawn, something magical happens. As the sun rises, nature seems to wake up, and different species break into a choru ...
Air Date: September 9, 2022
Listen 48:35The pandemic hasn’t just changed how we live — it’s changed how we work, and how we feel about our jobs. One of the major r ...
Air Date: September 2, 2022
Listen 50:04From Power Wheelchairs to Prosthetic Hands — the Gear That’s Changing Lives
It was a summer day in 2012 when Bob Richey’s life was changed forever. He was a new college grad, having fun with friends at the beach ...
Air Date: August 26, 2022
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