The Pulse Episode Archive

A look at the pitfalls of productivity culture, and why doing less could be the key to enjoying life.

Can technology be haunted? We hear about the long history of tech in horror and an AI agent gone rogue.

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

How peptides became the latest wellness craze – and what scientific evidence there is that they actually work

A look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults — how to spot it, how to treat it, and how to function with it.

A look at the growing healthcare crisis in rural America — and emerging solutions for bringing care to patients.

We explore the world of color — from how we perceive it, to efforts to describe and differentiate its many shades.

Marion Nestle and Lisa Sutherland discuss their new book, “Sugar Coated: Unboxing the Hidden Forces Shaping America’s Favorite Breakfast Food.”

We explore what’s on your plate, find out why it matters — and try to make sense of conflicting nutrition advice.

How weather affects our well-being and health — from our moods to chronic conditions like asthma and pain.

Journalist Katinka Blackford Newman discusses the similarities between the Clancy trial and her own experience with psychosis.

A look back at our search for life on Mars — from the pre-telescope days to explorations of the Martian surface.

Jon Ronson on his new book The Castle,” fake reality shows, and a generation of men adrift.

Why we seek out the wilderness — and what “wilderness” really means in a world defined by human intervention.

We explore the inner lives of animals, from empathy in baboons to pain in lobsters and odd-couple friendships.