The Pulse Archive

Science owes a lot to aphasia and what it reveals about how language works. But many worry it has been widely misunderstood, leading to missed recovery opportunities.

A century ago, Esperanto seemed poised to solve the problem of "scientific Babel."

Getting along with your coworkers can be tough in any job – much less one where you eat, sleep and work just feet away from one ano ...

While Islamic scholars track the moon in the night sky to mark the beginning of fasting, scientists turn to their computers.

Individual communion cups were supposed to be about protection from germs. But a look back shows Americans had other reasons to stop sharing a communion cup.

U.S. church congregations are shrinking, and members who leave often cite ‘science’ as one of the reasons. Some churches are engaging with science to stay relevant.

On this episode, The Pulse celebrates the service and innovative spirit of U.S. veterans. There are about 20 million American vets. We’ve got a few of their stories.

Veterans on Patrol runs controversial, sometimes illegal, camps to get chronically homeless vets off the street.

The military has a long history of using games in training, but troops also enjoy playing video games during their downtime, and some military gaming communities even help

What happens when we step away from people and places?

As the hurricane threatened, Miami-Dade County opened more than 40 shelters for people who needed a safe place to go. Some low-income, vulnerable people needed more support.

While sound professionals and amateurs have moved to digital recording, reel-to-reel still holds a special place among some producers and audio nerds.

A bill aims to address abandoned mine lands with a focus on economic development. Proponents see it as a way to imagine a more sustainable future for old coal country.

Savannah Fleeman, 17, has a rare pain syndrome and says even the lightest touch felt like “being stabbed.” A controversial therapy pushed her to feel that pain over and over.

For some, suspending from the ceiling by hooks in the skin feels like therapy.