The Pulse Archive

Overtaken by lotteries, casinos, and other forms of gambling, thoroughbred racing has become something of a losing bet in recent decades. ...

“It’s very easy for us to perceive minds in others, when things look like us, when they make noise, when we interact with the ...

In 2007, scientists got it wrong about the cownose ray. Now, they’re trying to reverse the species’ reputation before it̵ ...

We will do almost anything for our pets when they get sick or injured, but there are often limits, medically and financially, to what we ...

Nearly every species of sea turtle is endangered. That’s why scientists are trying out some creative solutions to keep turtles from ...

A methane blocker might be the secret to more environmentally friendly burgers and milkshakes.  The belching inside Penn Stat ...

Man’s fascination with birds and the sounds they make dates back centuries, captivating poets and scientists alike. In Richa ...

Palliative care is a growing trend in animal medicine.  Paul Rozin has seen lots of dogs come and go during his 79 years. Suk ...

Increased access to our digital health information has brought many more computers into our exam rooms, often creating a barrier between ...

Is the computer the elephant in the exam room? On this episode, we explore the world of high-tech medicine — technology that changes tr ...

Drug trial gives people a “peek” at their brain functioning. The Drexel Neurosciences Institute in Philadelphia and ab ...

Think of all the conversations every generation has had — to vaccinate or not, what makes us happy, what foods are bad for you, and mor ...

“Fifty percent of people respond to therapy, and 50 percent of people respond to medication, they’re not necessarily the same ...

Researchers in Fort Worth, Texas are mining data in search of abusers of children. Doctors at Cook Children’s Medical Center ...

Are you feeling stressed out and sluggish? Worried about your work-life balance? Are you not sleeping well, can’t concentrate, ...