The Pulse Archive

How NASA’s 1975 mission to Mars led to decades of scientific controversy and confusion over the existence of life on Mars — and why that’s starting to change.

We explore our relationship with alcohol — why we consume it, how it affects us, and when it’s time to quit.

We remember NASA's Challenger disaster: What led up to the mission, what went wrong, and its lasting impact.

We look back at the first spacecraft landing on Mars in 1976, the Challenger tragedy in 1986, and the long-game Pluto mission launched in 2006. 

We take a deep dive into perimenopause and menopause – and the latest research on how to manage and treat symptoms.

Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.

A look at the science of designing a happier life — from reverse-engineering joy to moments of serendipity.

We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.

How a reporter began to investigate diabetes risk, and along the way, made a startling discovery about his own health.

Stories about patient autonomy, and what happens when self-advocacy overrides the opinions of doctors.

A look at what happens when searching for the truth is personal - and the answers are not what we expected.

Investigative reporter Susannah Cahalan set out to find eight pseudo patients who'd participated in the "Rosenhan Experiment."

A look at the transcendent beauty of life in the Arctic — and how climate change is threatening its survival.

What new research shows about why relationships matter, and how to prioritize them amid life’s competing demands.