The Pulse Archive

Physician Chris van Tulleken says ultra-processed foods — like cereals or protein bars — package sugar, salt, and fat into massive doses of calories making us sick.

What millions of emails to Russian citizens and ballroom dancing taught one researcher about having better arguments and resolving conflict.

We explore the experience of rejection — what it feels like, how it functions, and the lessons we can draw from it.

How a death doula supports the living, and the dying, at the end of life.

After facing several serious illnesses, Bob Slade and partner Michael Klena, figured out their own way to cope.

Is there a right way to face the end of life? On this show, we explore how we talk about death (or not) and how we can best support our loved ones in their final moments.

In ‘Ariel Phenomenon,” filmmaker Randall Nickerson explores who and what we believe

Researchers say it's difficult to draw scientific conclusions from UFO sightings because there isn't enough data to study.

How did UFOs go from sci-fi fantasy to the object of Congressional hearings and NASA research projects? We look at the past, present, and future of our relationship with UFOs.

We explore stigmatized health conditions — how they earn their reputations, affect the lives of patients, and complicate efforts to treat them.

The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for managing childhood obesity, but the recommendations are a challenge for overwhelmed health systems.

We explore this new science, and how these solutions are — or aren’t — working on the ground.

UPenn religious studies professor Justin McDaniel shares his take on boredom and the insights he learned from his time as a monk.

We talk with Loren Grush about her new book, “The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts,” which retraces the history of the first American women in space.

Boredom is good for your brain. At least that’s what we’ve been told. But how do we achieve boredom in a world of constant stimulation? And is it as valuable as we think?