The Pulse Archive

On this episode, we dive into Earth’s history with an exploration of all things geologic, from active volcanoes to the rock record.

We’ll look at freedom from different perspectives.

Launched in a garage 30 years ago, Amazon has expanded from its humble beginnings to a global powerhouse. On this episode, we’ll explore the innovations fueling its growth.

Supply chain innovations helped the online juggernaut change the way we shop and achieve two-day delivery.

The largest concentration of data centers in the world are in northern Virginia. Amazon estimates that around 70 percent of global internet traffic goes through the area.

When we see a familiar face, a flood of information comes rushing in. It’s an extremely important skill that we often take for granted.

Diets have long been about calories, or an emphasis on different nutrients — but with precision nutrition, the approach is personalized.

Rick Bedlack leads two programs dedicated to solving the mysteries of ALS.

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

Latinos and African Americans suffer the highest rates of long COVID. Yet health care inequality and poor outreach have resulted in clinics with mostly white patient lists.

What does masculinity mean these days? We explore how the old script for what it means to be a man has been torn up — but not replaced.

In this special live show, The Pulse talks with the scientists who are changing the way we live.

We explore the hidden architecture of science that often underlies music, literature, and more.

Research has found that giftedness can look a lot like different types of neurodivergence in the brain.

Researcher Dawn Merrett at the International Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound Research in Montreal is one of many scientists looking for answers.