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The Pulse Episode Archive

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The Pulse
Science

Boredom in the Age of Information Overload

Boredom is good for your brain. At least that’s what we’ve been told. But how do we achieve boredom in a world of constant stimulation? And is it as valuable as we think?

Air Date: September 22, 2023

Listen 52:12
Hoan Ton-That, CEO of Clearview AI, demonstrates the facial recognition software, using his own face, for reporters in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Pulse
Science

Face Recognition and What it Means for Our Privacy

Inside the company that could ‘end privacy as we know it’

Air Date: September 20, 2023

Listen 41:11
Young man sitting in a room divided by brain hemispheres.Creative half and logical half.
The Pulse
Science

How Art and Science Intersect

We explore the hidden architecture of science that often underlies music, literature, and more.

Air Date: September 15, 2023

Listen 49:19
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The Pulse
Health

Finding Happiness

We’ll explore happiness — and how we can find more of it.

Air Date: September 8, 2023

Listen 59:37
Justin Kemp, 17, author of “Dear,” a book about his mental health journey. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

How writing suicide notes helped save a teen’s life

In his new book, “Dear,” Justin Kemp writes about minority teens facing mental health issues and opens up about his own struggles.

4 weeks ago

Listen 7:42
NAMI presenters visit eighth graders at Arbutus Middle School in Baltimore County to have an honest conversation about mental health concerns. (Mary Rose Madden/WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

Keeping it real with kids and their mental health

NAMI presenters visit eighth graders near Baltimore to have an honest conversation about mental health.

4 weeks ago

Listen 10:16
Female psychologist talking to teenagers during a therapy session.
The Pulse
Health

Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health Challenges

Teens, their mental health, and how families can navigate these challenging times.

Air Date: September 1, 2023

Listen 49:30
A woman is happily using her cell phone while working remotely at home (Big Stock/ViShark).
The Pulse
Science

When and why workers are ‘cyberloafing’ on the job

Whether they're working in the office or remotely, many people spend time on their phones or online for non-work activities. But is it necessarily a bad thing?

1 month ago

Listen 6:42
The Bishins family poses with their dog along a pedestrian avenue in Condesa, a neighborhood in Mexico City. (Alan Jinich/WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

Remote workers seek a new work-life balance in Mexico City

Since the start of the pandemic, thousands of residency permits have been issued to Americans who work from Mexico. The city is now a hot spot for expat workers.

1 month ago

Listen 8:38
(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
The Pulse
Science

Remote Working vs. the Office — Which is Better?

We explore the future of remote work, and hear about the latest research on which settings and models are best.

Air Date: August 25, 2023

Listen 49:20
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The Pulse
Science

Bringing Physics from Theory to Practice

Science is all about observing the world. But how do you study something you can’t see, smell, or hear — like the tiniest particles a ...

Air Date: August 18, 2023

Listen 49:26
A man who has been fired or has resigned from their company walks out carrying boxes. (Big Stock/Charnchai Saeheng
The Pulse
Science

‘Am I gonna become obsolete?’ How older workers are being left behind by A.I.

More than a million U.S. workers over 60 years old lost their jobs during the pandemic. Most furloughed workers went back to work, but older adults are getting left behind.

2 months ago

Listen 6:30
A plumber installs a kitchen faucet on a home under construction in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
The Pulse
Science

Why trade jobs like plumbing are safe from A.I. — for now

At the dawn of what some are calling a fourth industrial revolution powered by artificial intelligence, what are the limitations when it comes to fixing a pipe?

2 months ago

Listen 9:53
The Pulse
Science

Will A.I. Take Your Job — or Make It Better?

We explore how A.I. is transforming the way we work — for good and for bad.

Air Date: August 11, 2023

Listen 49:35
The Pulse host Maiken Scott receives a microneedling treatment based on stem cells that's designed to stimulate collagen and elastin production in the skin. (Courtesy of Maiken Scott)
The Pulse
Health

Skin Care and the Quest for Eternal Youth

We get into the science of skin care, looking at what works, what doesn’t, and what dermatologists have to say about the latest frontiers in our quest for eternal youth.

Air Date: August 4, 2023

Listen 49:15
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