
The Pulse Episode Archive
Inside the Dramatic Race to Decode the Human Genome
A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.
Air Date: June 26, 2025
Listen 49:34Why Friends Are Good for Your Brain
Our brains are wired for connection, and researchers are learning friendships play a vital role in keeping us healthy.
Air Date: June 20, 2025
Listen 49:34Why We’re Hardwired for Revenge
We talk with lawyer-turned-researcher James Kimmel about his new book, "The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction — and How to Overcome It."
Air Date: June 13, 2025
Listen 49:34Exploring the Secrets of Human Creativity
We explore what creativity is, how it works, and how we can use it in unexpected ways.
Air Date: June 6, 2025
Listen 49:10Sharks — From Fear to Fascination
On this rebroadcast of The Pulse: Before dinosaurs, before trees — even before Saturn had its rings – there were sharks. The fierce p ...
Air Date: May 30, 2025
Listen 48:54What It Takes to Prove the Truth
In the “post-truth era,” we explore standards of proof, evidence, and how we know what we think we know.
Air Date: May 23, 2025
Listen 49:14Cybercrime and How Hackers Prey on Human Nature
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.
Air Date: May 16, 2025
Listen 54:26Lightening the Load of Motherhood
From juggling kids and work — motherhood can feel impossible. We look at how to lighten the load of being a mom.
Air Date: May 9, 2025
Listen 48:52The Life-Changing Power of Lifting Weights
We explore the proven and emerging benefits of pumping iron, and why so many people say it’s changing their lives.
Air Date: May 2, 2025
Listen 51:3950 Years Later: The Lasting Impact of the Vietnam War
On this episode, we mark the 50th anniversary of the war’s end with stories that explore its lasting impact.
Air Date: April 25, 2025
Listen 49:03Finding Strength and Beauty in Muscles
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.
Air Date: April 23, 2025
Listen 34:57Loneliness and How to Rekindle Social Connection
On this episode, we look to understand why so many people are so lonely, and find out how we can stay better connected.
Air Date: April 18, 2025
Listen 50:00The Rise of YouTube and How It’s Changed Our Lives
On this episode, we mark the 20th anniversary of YouTube with an exploration of the platform’s rise, evolution, and impact on our lives.
Air Date: April 11, 2025
Listen 48:34In Search of Work-Life Balance
A look at work-life balance — how we define it and how we achieve it… or if we even need to.
Air Date: April 4, 2025
Listen 48:43Biomimicry: What Nature Can Teach us about Engineering and Design
We explore the field of biomimicry, and how everyone from architects to engineers to medical researchers are drawing inspiration from nature.
Air Date: March 28, 2025
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