The Pulse Archive
The redemption of Viking: Did the 50-year-old mission to Mars find life or not?
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.
9 months ago
Listen 21:39From Buzz to Burnout: How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Body
We explore our relationship with alcohol — why we consume it, how it affects us, and when it’s time to quit.
Air Date: January 30, 2026
Listen 49:34Challenger at 40: How the Disaster Shaped the Future of NASA
We remember NASA's Challenger disaster: What led up to the mission, what went wrong, and its lasting impact.
Air Date: January 27, 2026
Listen 37:45Triumph, Tragedy and Ennui: Three NASA Missions That Shaped the Future of Space Exploration
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.
Air Date: January 23, 2026
Listen 50:29The Weird Menopause Symptoms No One Ever Told You About — And How to Treat Them
We take a deep dive into perimenopause and menopause – and the latest research on how to manage and treat symptoms.
Air Date: January 16, 2026
Listen 49:34From Soy to Carbs: How Food can Ease Menopause Symptoms
Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.
Air Date: January 13, 2026
Listen 48:51Engineering Happiness into our Daily Lives
A look at the science of designing a happier life — from reverse-engineering joy to moments of serendipity.
Air Date: January 9, 2026
Listen 49:43We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.
Air Date: January 2, 2026
Listen 49:34Inside the Dramatic Race to Decode the Human Genome
A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.
Air Date: December 26, 2025
Listen 49:34How a reporter began to investigate diabetes risk, and along the way, made a startling discovery about his own health.
11 months ago
Listen 13:10When Should Patients Decide for Themselves?
Stories about patient autonomy, and what happens when self-advocacy overrides the opinions of doctors.
Air Date: December 19, 2025
Listen 49:34Searching for the Truth — and Finding Unexpected Answers
A look at what happens when searching for the truth is personal - and the answers are not what we expected.
Air Date: December 12, 2025
Listen 49:34Uncovering the ‘pseudo patients’ from the famous ‘Rosenhan Experiment’
Investigative reporter Susannah Cahalan set out to find eight pseudo patients who'd participated in the "Rosenhan Experiment."
11 months ago
Listen 25:45Inside the Hidden Wonders of the Shrinking Arctic
A look at the transcendent beauty of life in the Arctic — and how climate change is threatening its survival.
Air Date: December 5, 2025
Listen 50:00Why Nurturing Connection is Good for Your Health
What new research shows about why relationships matter, and how to prioritize them amid life’s competing demands.
Air Date: November 28, 2025
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