The Pulse Episode Archive

We talk with productivity expert Chris Bailey about achieving goals, who says aligning them with our values is key.

On the 150th anniversary of the world’s first call, we look back at how the telephone changed the world.

We explore the inner lives of animals, from pain in lobsters to odd-couple friendships to empathy in baboons.

We talk with lawyer-turned-researcher James Kimmel about his book, "The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction — and How to Overcome It."

Physician and author Robert Wachter joins us to discuss what AI-powered health care will look like in the near future.

We take a look at the science of love — from what fuels attraction, to the “secret sauce” of compatibility.

Why Black Americans suffer worse health outcomes, and past and present efforts to fight those disparities.

We explore our relationship with alcohol — why we consume it, how it affects us, and when it’s time to quit.

We remember NASA's Challenger disaster: What led up to the mission, what went wrong, and its lasting impact.

We look back at the first spacecraft landing on Mars in 1976, the Challenger tragedy in 1986, and the long-game Pluto mission launched in 2006. 

We take a deep dive into perimenopause and menopause – and the latest research on how to manage and treat symptoms.

Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.

A look at the science of designing a happier life — from reverse-engineering joy to moments of serendipity.

We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.