The Pulse Archive

Logan Ury discusses the science behind dating, how to make meaningful connections online, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

We explore the complicated world of modern dating, and what science has to say about how to find love.

Scientists found their work under threat during the first Trump administration. This time, they have contracts to protect them.

An alarming study on black plastic had a major math error. But it reveals bigger questions that have yet to be addressed.

A look at the potentially harmful things we’re exposed to and how they affect us.

Sleep researcher Olivia Walch explains why regularity and darkness are key when it comes to getting great sleep.

A Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, spilled chemicals, sickening residents. Now researchers are tracking the long-term health effects.

We look at the DIY medicine movement, and what’s prompting a growing number of patients to experiment with treatments on their own.

Computer models helped decode whale communication. But some scientists say there are barriers that cannot be overcome.

We explore efforts to communicate with other species, from plants and animals to extraterrestrial life.

From new technologies to our fight against climate change, we look at what it takes to create the future.

Origin stories connect us to the past and speak to what shaped us. On this episode, we’ll listen back to some of our favorite origin stories.

A look at how music affects our brains, and its power to treat illnesses ranging from Parkinson’s to depression.

Philadelphia’s first female battalion chief, Linda Long, retired in 2023 after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She thinks it’s linked to years of toxic exposures.

We turn to first responders during emergencies — but who’s looking out for them? Understanding the mental and physical toll their work takes on their health.