The Pulse Episode Archive

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.

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.