The Pulse Episode Archive

On this rebroadcast of The Pulse: Before dinosaurs, before trees — even before Saturn had its rings – there were sharks. The fierce p ...

In the “post-truth era,” we explore standards of proof, evidence, and how we know what we think we know.

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.

From juggling kids and work — motherhood can feel impossible. We look at how to lighten the load of being a mom.

We explore the proven and emerging benefits of pumping iron, and why so many people say it’s changing their lives.

On this episode, we mark the 50th anniversary of the war’s end with stories that explore its lasting impact.

Best-selling author Bonnie Tsui joins us for a conversation about strength, muscles, art and being comfortable in one’s own body, especially as we age.

On this episode, we look to understand why so many people are so lonely, and find out how we can stay better connected.

On this episode, we mark the 20th anniversary of YouTube with an exploration of the platform’s rise, evolution, and impact on our lives.

A look at work-life balance — how we define it and how we achieve it… or if we even need to.

We explore the field of biomimicry, and how everyone from architects to engineers to medical researchers are drawing inspiration from nature.

A look back at the Terri Schiavo case, and what it revealed about the mysteries of consciousness.

On this episode, we look inside the secretive world of big data, digital footprints, and what that data reveals about us.

We explore the connection between how we look and how we feel.

On this episode, we’ll discuss what contributed to an explosion of bipolar diagnoses, and why experts disagree about whether this disorder is over-or underdiagnosed.