The Pulse Episode Archive

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.

Stories about patient autonomy, and what happens when self-advocacy overrides the opinions of doctors.

A look at what happens when searching for the truth is personal - and the answers are not what we expected.

A look at the transcendent beauty of life in the Arctic — and how climate change is threatening its survival.

What new research shows about why relationships matter, and how to prioritize them amid life’s competing demands.

Ahead of Thanksgiving, we take a look at new nutrition research, and what we should — and shouldn’t — be eating.

Researcher Michelle Carr explores “dream engineering” in her new book “Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind."

An exploration of how AI is changing the way we feel — about ourselves and everything else.

On this Veterans Day episode, we explore healing after combat — from a psychedelic treatment in Mexico to making ceramic mugs.

We hear about the virus that ushered in the age of social engineering attacks, the history of cybercrime, and what led one man to become a hacker.

Coca-Cola’s rise to global brand domination, and how the company influenced our habits and perceptions along the way.

From ghosts to ESP, a look at paranormal phenomena and the investigators who chase them.

We take a look at the rapid rise of urgent care, what’s fueling it, and how it’s affecting patients