The Pulse Archive
Science Interrupted: The Impact of Coronavirus
Air Date: May 15, 2020
Listen 48:54Has the coronavirus shutdown improved air quality? Is our air really cleaner?
EPA data for ozone levels and particulate matter doesn’t show big changes, but our bodies may feel a subtle, fresher difference.
4 years ago
Listen 7:29How the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted field research
Lack of data gathering could have a major impact on ecological studies and the young scientists who do them.
4 years ago
Listen 10:57Will genetic modification help control mosquitoes — or just create different ones?
The EPA has approved testing the new insects in the Florida Keys, stinging some who fought the trial for years.
4 years ago
Listen 13:37Air Date: May 8, 2020
Listen 49:05Meet a scientist who actually likes mosquitoes
Naturally, she swats at them from time to time, but it’s her job to get to know the little biters better.
4 years ago
Listen 7:24West Nile: A forgettable virus with unforgettable consequences
The virus seems harmless, because most people who contract it don't show symptoms. But that doesn't mean that it can’t cause the body serious harm, or even prove fatal.
4 years ago
Listen 6:37The importance of finding joy during our coronavirus quarantine
Psychologists find that “guilty pleasures” may be valuable in fighting the feelings of loneliness our current isolation-at-home can bring.
4 years ago
Outbreaks and Epidemics: The Role of Public Health
Air Date: May 1, 2020
Listen 48:56Air Date: April 24, 2020
Listen 48:35Philadelphia engineer creates backup ventilators for coronavirus pandemic
Designers sprint to create a basic model for COVID-19 patients that can be 3D-printed.
4 years ago
This is Your Brain During a Pandemic
Air Date: April 17, 2020
Listen 48:44Why ‘stillness’ is crucial for your brain during this pandemic
The idea that you should be optimizing your quarantine time is everywhere. But resisting productivity culture and letting yourself be bored is essential to your well-being.
4 years ago
Listen 13:15Penn doctor uses his near-death experiences to research why COVID-19 patients crash
Facing the cytokine storm — David Fajgenbaum brings his first-hand experience with cytokine storms to bear on this new coronavirus.
4 years ago
Listen 09:10Finding Resilience During a Pandemic
Air Date: April 10, 2020
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