The Pulse Episode Archive

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

What if treatments or even cures for devastating rare diseases already existed — and were just waiting to be discovered? On this podcas ...

Why “touching grass” is actually good advice when it comes to taking a break and restoring focus.

Tales of adventure in search of lost and elusive species, from the golden toad to India’s wild elephants.

What The Biggest Loser taught us about metabolism, shedding pounds — and what it takes to keep weight off.

A look at some of the recently discovered factors that shape health, disease, and survival.

A celebration of muscles — from their beauty and biology, to the history of how weightlifting went mainstream.