The Pulse Archive
What We Call Things and Why It Matters
How we talk about an issue has ramifications that go far beyond the words. Names, descriptions, and terms lay the foundation for how we t ...
Air Date: July 5, 2019
Listen 48:05If you want to own a plot of lunar land, there are websites that will sell you one. Are those websites for real?
6 years ago
Listen 04:24Fixing the nightmare gym class can be for some kids
TV and movies represent everything that’s wrong about physical education. Some teachers are working to change that.
6 years ago
Listen 06:49The Science of Everyday Objects
From penicillin to the moon landing, we have science to thank for humanity’s greatest achievements. But science has also helped advance ...
Air Date: June 21, 2019
Listen 48:07Why is creating electronic canes for the blind so hard?
People who are visually impaired know what works for them and what doesn’t. They’d rather innovate their own technologies.
7 years ago
Listen 11:23Allergic to penicillin? Maybe not
About 30 million Americans have this allergy noted in their medical records. That means the most commonly prescribed antibiotics are off-limits.
7 years ago
Listen 05:14You’re developing a new, revolutionary product. You have all the science figured out, it works like a charm. Problem is, nobody wants ...
Air Date: June 14, 2019
Listen 48:45In drought-stricken Australia, farmers struggle with mental health issues, and learn to ask for help
The identity of Australian farmers is under threat as fire, flood, drought, and rising feed and water costs make it harder for them to stay economically viable.
7 years ago
Listen 10:38Astrophysicist explains how boxing makes her a better scientist
Federica Bianco says colleagues from both careers are surprised at her alternate identity, but each role enhances the other.
7 years ago
Listen 05:26There’s a comfort to the mainstream way of doing things — it offers standard solutions to standard problems. But sometimes existing s ...
Air Date: May 31, 2019
Listen 48:51Cats and Dogs, their Health and Ours
For a lot of Americans, cats and dogs are more than just pets — they’re our fur babies. We’re willing to do whatever it takes to ke ...
Air Date: May 24, 2019
Listen 48:32Why we can’t stop using our phones while driving
Notifications and texts offer immediate gratification some can’t resist when behind the wheel. To kick the habit, some behavior rewiring is needed.
7 years ago
Listen 08:44When’s the last time you saw a get-well card for psoriasis or eczema? Skin’s our biggest organ — and does lots of hard work keeping ...
Air Date: May 10, 2019
Listen 48:47Our plastic footprint sinks, right to the bottom of the sea
Researchers are discovering that plastic doesn’t just float on the sea's surface. Mass amounts rain all the way down to the seafloor, filling the guts of deep-sea organisms.
7 years ago
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